‘Obstacle to relationship’: Toddler murdered by stepfather in Thiruvananthapuram; autopsy reveals 91 injuries
TNN / Jun 03, 2026, 00:32 (IST)
A one-and-a-half-year-old child in Thiruvananthapuram suffered 91 injuries, including a fractured rib, leading to death from severe trauma and internal bleeding. The postmortem report implicates the stepfather, Ashkar, who allegedly viewed the child as an obstacle. The mother, Akhila, faces abetment charges, with police investigating past allegations against Ashkar involving his first wife and other women.