Man stabs parents to death in Kerala’s Idukki

A 29-year-old man, Ajeesh, allegedly stabbed his parents to death at their residence in Ezhukumvayal, Idukki, Kerala. According to the Hindustan Times, his father, Antony, was 59 and his mother, Valsamma, was 55. The incident occurred around 9:30 pm on Friday.

Ajeesh had a history of alcohol and drug use and had previously undergone a de-addiction programme. He frequently quarrelled with his parents after returning from the centre. On the night of the incident, Ajeesh allegedly stabbed his parents multiple times, recorded a video of the injured couple, and sent it to a relative. The relative alerted the parish priest and neighbours, who found the couple dead.

Ajeesh was arrested and allegedly told police that he had sent his parents to "heaven" after receiving a "call from God". His bedridden grandmother, who has hearing and vision problems, was also present at the house but was not harmed. The Hindu reported that Ajeesh sent a video of the act to a former vicar of the Ezhukumvayal parish.

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