Kannur (Kerala) | A 49-year-old man was allegedly shot dead in this district on Thursday evening, police said.

Radhakrishnan was killed at his under-construction house in Kaithapram at 7.30 pm.

Following the incident, the police took Perumpadavu native Santhosh into custody.

Santhosh was reportedly in charge of the construction of Radhakrishnan's house.

Upon hearing the gunshot and cries for help, locals rushed to the scene, but Santhosh managed to escape. However, the police later apprehended him.

The deceased, Radhakrishnan, was a goods auto driver.

The police said they have launched an investigation into the incident.