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A 44-year-old man, Ratheesh C Nair, of Ambathekar, Kallar, was stabbed to death on a road in Thookkupalam, Nedumkandam, around 6:50 pm on Sunday.
The accused, Anoop (40), from Kallumelkkal, allegedly attacked Ratheesh with a knife in front of a local store. During the scuffle, Ratheesh sustained multiple stab wounds and was rushed to a nearby private hospital, but doctors were unable to save him.
Two bystanders, Sachhu Babu and Sanal, attempted to intervene and separate the two men, but were also injured. They were admitted to a private hospital, and their injuries were reported to be non-serious.
Nedumkandam police arrived at the scene and arrested Anoop, who is now in custody for further investigation.
