Kottayam: A man was stabbed to death by his friend around 9.30 pm on Thursday at Murikkumpuzha, Pala. The deceased, Bibin, was a native of Kalarcode in Alappuzha. Police have arrested his friend Vineesh, also from Alappuzha, in connection with the incident.

Both men had been staying in Pala for house construction work. The housewarming ceremony of the building was scheduled for Friday, and the owner had hosted a party for workers and relatives on Thursday night. After consuming liquor, the two left the house around 9 pm, police said.

A quarrel ensued on their way back to their quarters, during which Vineesh allegedly took out a knife and stabbed Bibin. Police said Vineesh himself took Bibin to a hospital, where he later died of his injuries.

The body will be handed over to the family after post-mortem examination.