Violent Family Land Dispute in Kerala: Son Attacks Father and Holds Police at Bay for Hours

Oct 05, 2025 02:43 am CST

A property dispute in Thrissur, Kerala turned violent when a man attacked his father with a machete over land documents and then barricaded himself for hours threatening suicide. The father remains in critical condition while police suspect the attacker may have mental health issues. The dramatic standoff ended when authorities convinced the man to surrender after a three-hour negotiation.