Man shoots himself dead in Idukki after attacking wife with iron rod

IDUKKI: A man shot himself dead after attacking his wife with an iron rod. The incident happened Friday morning at Kuzhithollu in Idukki. Sreeja, a temporary employee of the post office, was attacked. Her husband Santhosh attacked her at her work place.

Sreeja, who had arrived to open the post office in the morning, was hit on the back of her head. Although the people there tried to intervene, Santhosh pointed a gun at them to keep them away. He then shot himself dead. Sreeja, who sustained severe head injuries in the attack, has been admitted to a private hospital in Kattappana. Her condition remains to be critical.

Initial reports say that there was an ongoing dispute between the two due to family issues. The police have launched an investigation to determine the immediate cause of the provocation. Forensic and fingerprint experts have arrived at the scene to collect evidence. The police have initiated further legal procedures.