Sathankulam double murder: Father dies after machete attack

The death toll in a violent attack in Sathankulam, Thoothukudi district, has risen to two. Muthukrishnan, who was receiving intensive care at a Tirunelveli government hospital following a machete attack, has passed away. His wife, Mary Vijila, was killed at the scene during the initial assault.

The attack was allegedly motivated by a dispute involving their 15-year-old daughter and a local man named Gnana Prakash. According to reports, the suspect entered the home during a power outage and attacked the family after the daughter reportedly distanced herself from him.

During the incident, the suspect also injured a 10-year-old son and two daughters, though the daughters were later rescued by police from a locked room. The primary suspect, Gnana Prakash, has been arrested and remanded to the Palayamkottai Central Prison. MP Kanimozhi has called on the government to ensure proper medical treatment for the surviving son and expressed concern over rising crime rates in the region.