Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala:&nbsp;A gruesome mass murder shook the quiet town of Venjaramoodu on Monday evening, as a 23-year-old man, identified as Affan, brutally killed five members of his family across three locations. The shocking crime, confirmed by police authorities, has sent ripples of horror through the community.
The Murders Unfold
According to police reports, Affan went on a killing spree, hacking to death five people, including his younger brother, grandmother, girlfriend, and her parents. The killings took place in three different locations&mdash;Perumala, Chullalam, and Pangot&mdash;within a span of a few hours.
The victims have been identified as:
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal">Salma Beevi (88)&nbsp;&ndash; Accused&rsquo;s grandmother</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Afsan (13)&nbsp;&ndash; Accused&rsquo;s younger brother, a Class 9 student at Venjaramoodu School</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Fasana&nbsp;&ndash; Accused&rsquo;s girlfriend</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Latif and Shahida&nbsp;&ndash; Fasana&rsquo;s parents, killed at their home in Chullalam</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Shemi&nbsp;&ndash; Accused&rsquo;s mother, who sustained critical injuries and is currently hospitalized</li>
</ul>
The Accused Surrenders
After committing the murders, Affan walked into the Venjaramoodu police station and calmly confessed to his crimes. He also informed officers that he had consumed rat poison, following which he was rushed to Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital for treatment. Due to his hospitalization, authorities have yet to record his full statement.
Possible Motive and Investigation
While the exact motive remains unclear, initial reports suggest that Affan was dealing with severe financial distress. He allegedly had significant debts from his time abroad and had recently returned to India. Investigators are probing whether financial strain played a role in the killings.
Speaking to the media, the Superintendent of Police confirmed that three separate cases have been registered in connection with the murders. Further details regarding the motive, murder weapons, and the family&rsquo;s financial situation will emerge once the postmortem reports are available.
Community in Shock
The brutal nature of the killings has left the local community in disbelief. Residents of Venjaramoodu are struggling to comprehend how a young man could turn against his own family in such a horrific manner. Authorities have assured a thorough investigation into the case to bring clarity to the sequence of events that led to this tragedy.
As investigations continue, police are piecing together Affan&rsquo;s movements on the day of the crime and are expected to release further details in the coming days.

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February 25, 2025 | 07:15 IST