Man hacks to death father-in-law

Tripunithura: A 60-year old man was allegedly hacked to death here by his son-in-law over some family dispute today, police said.

Johnny died after he sustained serious wounds when his son-in-law Praji attacked him with a sharp edged weapon.

Praji, who has since been arrested, also allegedly attacked his wife Anila and another man, injuring them, after barging into their shop here, police said.

The two had been admitted to a private hospital here where their condition was said to be critical.