Palakkad: A 30-year-old woman was stabbed and burnt to death on the Kodumunda coastal road near Pattambi on Sunday. According to Manorama News, Santhosh, a native of Aloor in Thrithala and the suspect in the  murder, died by suicide after the attack.
The deceased K P Praviya, a native of Pattithara, was on her way to the private hospital in Pattambi where she was employed when the man attacked her.

The police discovered Praviya's burnt scooter at the scene, along with a knife nearby. Her wedding was scheduled for the next day. The police suspect the attack may have been motivated by a dispute related to the wedding. 

"We were alerted by the local residents. We reached the spot and found her scooter. We identified the body using the scooter. Further investigation is on," police said. Santhosh, owner of the shop, where she worked earlier, hanged himself this morning shortly after the incident.

"It seems like they were close. But we are yet to ascertain the reason behind the incident. More details will be out after the forensic investigation," police said.
(With PTI inputs)