Alappuzha (Kerala), March 10 A 28-year-old man was allegedly attacked with a hammer by his neighbor for sending a message to his wife, police said on Tuesday.
The man, identified as Shibin Raj, sustained serious head injuries in the attack and is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital, they added.
The incident took place on Monday afternoon near Kommady in this coastal district.
According to police, Raj had allegedly sent a personal message to the wife of his neighbor, Joji, the accused.
Following an altercation between the two, the accused allegedly attacked Raj with a hammer.
A search is underway to apprehend the accused, police said, adding that a case has been registered based on the complaint of the injured man's wife.