Man hacks three family members to death

Kochi: Three members of a family were Monday allegedly hacked to death by their relative near here, police said.

Property dispute is suspected be the reason for the crime.

Sivan (60), his wife Valsa (52) and their daughter Smitha (33) were attacked by Sivan’s brother Babu at nearby Angamaly Monday evening.

Babu, who fled from the spot after the incident, was taken into custody from Koratty following a massive manhunt, police said.