A woman councillor and her mother-in-law were stabbed at their home in Ernakulam's Piravom on Monday. The police have taken the councillor’s father-in-law into custody in connection with the attack.

The injured have been identified as Christy, councillor of Ward 14 of Piravom Municipality, and her mother-in-law, Lisy. Christy sustained serious injuries and was shifted to Kottayam Medical College Hospital after receiving initial treatment at a hospital in Piravom.

According to the Piravom police, Christy’s father-in-law, Joy, returned home in an intoxicated state and picked a quarrel with his wife, Lisy. He attempted to assault Lisy, prompting Christy to intervene. Joy allegedly attacked Christy with a kitchen knife. Lisy also sustained injuries while trying to stop the attack.

Christy suffered a deep abdominal wound which required nine stitches. She had suffered severe blood loss when she was taken to the hospital. After receiving initial treatment, she was shifted to Kottayam Medical College Hospital. Lisy is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Piravom. Police further said that Joy used to frequently get involved in such quarrels with his family as a result of alcohol intoxication.

The accused fled the house right after the incident but was later apprehended from a nearby location.

The police have registered a case of attempted murder against Joy. Further investigation regarding the incident is underway.