Idukki: In a shocking incident, the right palm of a man was chopped off following an argument over a financial deal at Adimali on Sunday. Vijayaraj of Polinjapalam was attacked by Adimali resident Binu during a spat over money related to a timber sale.

Sources revealed that police took Binu into custody on Sunday night itself. Police reported that Vijayaraj had to settle a payment to Binu over sale of timber.

An agitated Binu chopped off Vijayaraj's palm following a quarrel over the money.

Manorama News reported that Vijayaraj was rushed to a private hospital in Ernakulam where he underwent surgery for the palm replantation.

His right palm was found 80% severed in the attack,  doctors said.

Police recorded Vijayaraj's statement at the hospital.