Thiruvananthapuram, March 1 -- The 23-year-old Kerala man who murdered five people had accumulated a debt of Rs 65 lakh from 14 creditors, police have revealed after fresh findings.

Police said, at first, Afan wanted to commit suicide with his mother and brother, NDTV reported.

He also tried to kill his mother but she survived the attempt.

Upset that his grandmother, paternal uncle, and aunt were not providing financial assistance, Afan realised that the family could not repay the dues.

After assaulting his mother, he left the house believing she was dead and went to his grandmother's home, where he killed her and stole a gold necklace.

He then proceeded to the residence of his paternal uncle and aunt, killing them as well.

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