Kannur (Kerala): The bodies of a woman and her son were found drenched in blood, with a kitchen knife lying nearby. The local community in Mattannur was left shocked and devastated by the fatal stabbing of the duo, a retired teacher and her son.

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The deceased have been identified as Jyothi (56), a retired headmistress of the Tillankeri CH Muhammad Koya Memorial School, and her son Naveen Krishna (21), residents of 'Nandanam' on Lions Club Road.

The incident occurred on Tuesday morning while Jyothi’s husband Jayakrishnan, a retired KSEB employee, was reportedly away from the house. 

Preliminary findings suggest that Naveen, who had been preparing for PSC examinations from home, may have stabbed himself to death after killing his mother. Reports indicate that an argument had taken place between Jyothi and Naveen earlier that morning.
According to the police, there are no immediate indications of any intruder entering the premises. The bodies were discovered on the first floor near the staircase.

A local resident, who reached the scene, stated that Naveen had sustained a wound to his neck, while Jyothi’s face was covered in blood.

At around 9 am, neighbours rushed to the house upon hearing Jayakrishnan’s cries from inside.

They brought the blood-soaked bodies of Jyothi and Naveen downstairs and summoned an ambulance. When the ambulance driver arrived and checked for a pulse, none was found, after which the police were notified. Officers arrived at the scene and transported the bodies to the Thalassery Government Hospital.

A local resident speaking to Mathrubhumi News expressed disbelief, stating that they were a peaceful family and no one was aware of any internal issues.