Kazhamandham,PALAKKAD: A recently-married Palakkad man was hacked to death in full view on the road by wife’s father and uncle over inter-caste marriage. The slain youth was identified as Aneesh - son of Thenkarrusserry Ila Mandam Aarmukham.
Aneesh, belonging to the blacksmith community, had married a Pillai girl three months ago against wishes of the bride’s family. They had twice threatened to kill Aneesh after the marriage.
Aneesh was traveling with his brother on bike today when the girl’s father Prabha and uncle Suresh stopped the vehicle near Manam Kalabam and hacked him to death. Police have arrested Prabha. Suresh is absconding.
