Alappuzha (Kerala) | A 28-year-old man was attacked with a hammer allegedly by his neighbour for sending a message to his wife, police said on Tuesday.

The man, identified as Shibin Raj, sustained serious skull injuries in the attack and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital, they added.

The incident happened on Monday afternoon near Kommady in this coastal district.

According to police, Raj had allegedly sent a personal message to the wife of his neighbour, Joji, the accused.

Following an altercation between the duo, the accused had allegedly attacked Raj with a hammer.

A manhunt is on to nab the accused, police said, adding that a case was registered based on the complaint of the injured man's wife.