Kerala Shocker: 23-Year-Old Man Goes On Killing Spree In Thiruvananthapuram, Murders 5 Family Members, Injures Mother; Surrenders After Poisoning Self

Kerala Shocker: 23-Year-Old Man Goes On Killing Spree In Thiruvananthapuram, Murders 5 Family Members, Injures Mother; Surrenders After Poisoning Self

According to the police, the 23-year-old, identified as Afan, killed his grandmother, father's brother, father's brother's wife, 14-year-old brother and lover. He also attacked his mother, who was severely injured in the incident. His mother has been admitted to the medical college hospital in Thiruvananthapuram and is in critical condition.

ANIUpdated: Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 10:18 AM IST
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Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala): In a killing rampage, a 23-year-old man murdered five people, including his family members and lover, and injured his mother near Venjarammoodu police station area in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, officials said on Tuesday.

About The Case

According to the police, the 23-year-old, identified as Afan, killed his grandmother, father's brother, father's brother's wife, 14-year-old brother and lover. He also attacked his mother, who was severely injured in the incident.

His mother has been admitted to the medical college hospital in Thiruvananthapuram and is in critical condition.

Following the murders, the accused surrendered in Venjarammoodu police station. He admitted to killing six people.

The accused told police that he hunted down his family members and lover in three separate houses. According to police, he also revealed that he had taken poison and was rushed to the hospital.

Further investigation is underway.

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