Four burnt alive at Idukki in Kerala

Four people, including two family members, were burnt alive in Vellathuval panchayat area at Idukki district in Kerala on Saturday.

Four people, including two members of a family, were burnt alive in the Vellathuval panchayat area at Idukki district in Kerala on Saturday, police said.

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The deceased were identified as Konnathadi Konnakkal Mary, her father Joseph and two neighbours.

According to the police, Mary's son, Jojo, locked up his mother and grandfather inside the house and set it on fire. Further details of the incident were awaited.