The residents of Venjaramoodu in Kerala are in shock following the brutal killings allegedly carried out by 23-year-old Afan, who is accused of murdering five individuals, including his 13-year-old brother, and seriously injuring his mother. The gruesome crime has left neighbours and relatives struggling to come to terms with the incident, as they recall Afan as a mild-mannered, soft-spoken young man.

According to PTI reports, Afan’s neighbours and family members are unable to comprehend how he could have committed such an atrocity. A woman who runs a tea shop near Afan’s home expressed her disbelief, stating to a local television channel that the accused had always cared deeply for his younger brother.