Woman councillor allegedly stabbed by father-in-law in Kerala’s Piravom
A municipal councillor and her mother-in-law were stabbed by the councillor's father-in-law in Piravom, Kerala. The suspect has been taken into custody and charged with attempted murder following the domestic dispute.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing issues regarding domestic violence and the safety of public representatives.
A woman municipal councillor and her mother-in-law were allegedly stabbed by her father-in-law at Palachuvad near Piravom on Monday. Christy John, 32, the councillor of Ward 14 of Piravom municipality, and her mother-in-law, Lissy, were allegedly attacked by Joy Punnattukuzhiyil at their house.
The Piravom police took Joy into custody.
Ms. John sustained injuries on her abdomen and Ms. Lissy on her wrist. According to the first information report, Joy attacked his daughter-in-law as she used to question him for physically assaulting Ms. Lissy. The injured were admitted to the Medical College Hospital, Kottayam.
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