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**Summary:**
A man in Kochi, Kerala, is in critical condition after being allegedly set on fire by his neighbor following a long-running feud. Christopher, 54, and his wife Mary, 50, were attacked with petrol near their home after returning from a church festival. The alleged assailant, Williams Correya, 52, was later found dead by hanging in his own home. The couple had previously filed a police complaint against Correya for dumping waste on their property, and the installation of a CCTV camera reportedly escalated the conflict. The Ernakulam Town North police are investigating.
**News Article:**
**Man Critical, Assailant Dead After Apparent Feud-Fueled Arson Attack in Kochi**
**KOCHI, Kerala – July 19, 2025** – A man is fighting for his life after being allegedly set on fire by a neighbor in Kochi on Friday evening. Christopher, 54, is currently in critical condition in the intensive care unit of a private hospital with 60% burns. His wife, Mary, 50, who was also attacked, is reportedly in stable condition.
The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Golden Street Road in Vaduthala as Christopher and Mary were returning home from a church festival. According to police reports, their neighbor, identified as Williams Correya, 52, allegedly stopped them and doused them with petrol before setting them ablaze. Correya subsequently fled the scene and was later found dead by hanging in his home by police.
“Christopher is in critical condition with severe burns to his hands, chest and thighs. He will have to undergo surgery. Nothing can be said about his condition before 24 hours. His wife though is relatively stable and remains admitted in the ward,” said hospital sources.
Initial investigations suggest a long-standing dispute between the couple and Correya may have been the motive for the attack. The couple had previously filed a police complaint against Correya for allegedly dumping waste onto their property. Sources state the installation of a CCTV camera by the couple further enraged the suspect.
The Ernakulam Town North police have registered a case and are currently investigating the incident.
*Authorities urge anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts to seek help. The Disha suicide prevention helpline can be reached at 1056 or 0471-2552056.*
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