Mangaluru, May 23 -- A 50-year-old marriage broker was stabbed to death, and his two sons were critically injured in a late-night attack in Valachil under Mangaluru Rural Police limits on Thursday. The accused, a relative of the deceased, has been arrested.

According to the police, the deceased, identified as Suleman (50), a resident of Vamanjoor, had arranged the marriage of the accused, Mustafa (30), with a woman named Shaheenaz eight months ago. However, the marriage turned sour, and Shaheenaz returned to her parents' home two months ago, sparking tensions between Mustafa and Suleman.

According to police, Mustafa allegedly made an abusive call to Suleman on Wednesday night. In response, Suleman, accompanied by his sons Riyab and Siya...