This case is from January, 2022 where a youth, who was accused in a domestic violence case lodged by his wife, committed suicide by setting himself on fire. Upon learning the news, the youth’s father went to the daughter-in-law’s house and committed suicide by setting himself ablaze. The deceased have been identified as Anto (32) and his father Antony (70), who were a native of Kalady. Anto set himself on fire on a road near the Sivajipuram-Thuravoor region. Though he was rushed to a private hospital in Angamaly, he died by around 4 pm. After learning about it, Antony rushed to his daughter-in-law Niya’s house in Kunnukara and committed suicide. He died on the spot.

Anto, who was working abroad, returned to Kerala a few months back. His wife, Nia, who had gone to her own home, had not returned for nine months following an argument with Anto. Niya lodged a complaint with the Chengamanadu police against Anto and his family, alleging that they were not protecting the children and were mentally torturing her. The police then registered a case against Anto and his mother Elsy. According to police, Anto might have committed suicide due to the mental agony caused by the case.