Kasaragod: Daughter and Uncle Die After Knife Attack in Property Dispute
Two members of the same family — a 17-year-old girl and her uncle — died after a knife attack in Thuminad village, Manjeshwar, in Kerala’s Kasaragod district on February 2–3. Police have arrested the girl’s father, who is the main accused.
The case has drawn attention because it involves a fatal family dispute over property, an attack in a residential area, and the death of a minor who was reportedly trying to stop the violence. Investigators say the incident unfolded during a heated argument within the household.
• Evening, Feb 2: Argument escalates between Umar Farooq and his brother-in-law, Shekunhi, in Thuminad.
• Same evening: Knife attack occurs; 17-year-old Jumaila dies at the spot.
• Night, Feb 2: Injured Shekunhi is shifted to a Mangaluru hospital.
• Morning, Feb 3: Shekunhi dies during treatment.
• Feb 2 (evening): Police arrest Umar Farooq.
Manjeshwar police confirmed that the accused, Umar Farooq, was taken into custody on the same day as the incident. Officers have stated that the case is being investigated as a murder linked to a property dispute. A detailed probe, including witness statements and forensic examination, is underway.
According to local sources and preliminary police accounts, tensions had existed between Umar Farooq and his wife’s sister’s husband, Shekunhi, over ownership and use of family property. Such disputes, officials note, are not uncommon in the region, but rarely escalate to fatal violence.
The confrontation reportedly began inside the house in Thuminad. During the argument, Farooq allegedly attacked Shekunhi with a sharp weapon. When his daughter, Jumaila, tried to intervene, she was also stabbed and collapsed at the scene.
Neighbours told reporters they heard shouting before the incident but did not immediately realise its severity. By the time help arrived, the girl had already suffered fatal injuries.
Shekunhi was rushed to a hospital in Mangaluru in a critical condition. Doctors treated him through the night, but he succumbed to his injuries on the morning of February 3.
Police sealed the site for forensic inspection and collected physical evidence, including the weapon believed to have been used in the attack. Statements from family members and neighbours are being recorded.
Local officials have said that the investigation will examine the nature of the property dispute, prior complaints (if any), and the events immediately leading up to the attack.
Legal analysts explain that in India, disputes over inherited or jointly owned property can create prolonged family conflicts. When such disputes turn violent, the accused can face charges of murder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, which carries severe punishment. Courts typically look at intent, the weapon used, and circumstances of the attack.
What is officially confirmed vs. what is not yet proven
Police have officially confirmed the deaths of Jumaila and Shekunhi, the arrest of Umar Farooq, and that the dispute involved property. What is still under verification includes the exact sequence of blows, whether there was any prior threat, and whether any formal complaints had been filed earlier by either side.
The case highlights how unresolved property disputes can turn deadly and why mediation, legal advice, and community intervention can be crucial in high-tension family conflicts. It has also raised concerns about the safety of minors during domestic disputes.
Disclosure
This report is based on police statements and verified regional news reports available as of February 3, 2026. Information may evolve as the investigation continues.
FAQs
1. Who were the victims?
17-year-old Jumaila and her uncle, Shekunhi.
2. Has the accused been arrested?
Yes. Umar Farooq was arrested by Manjeshwar police on February 2.
3. What was the reported motive?
A family dispute over property, according to police.
4. Where did the second victim die?
At a hospital in Mangaluru on the morning of February 3.
References
- Onmanorama: After daughter, brother-in-law succumbs to man's knife attack in Manjeshwar
- Daijiworld: Father held for stabbing daughter to death in Manjeshwar
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