Palakkad (Kerala) | A 60-year-old man died after allegedly being attacked by a woman at a tribal settlement in Kottathara here, police said on Monday.

The deceased has been identified as Kaliyappan of Dhasannur Unnathi, Kottathara.

Sholayar police have arrested Chithra, a relative of Kaliyappan, in connection with the incident.

According to police, Chithra allegedly held a grudge against Kaliyappan after he complained about her behaviour.

Police also said Kaliyappan frequently scolded her.

Officials said that at around 10 pm on Sunday, Chithra allegedly attacked Kaliyappan using a stone.

He sustained severe injuries to his head and face in the assault and died, police said.

Police reached the spot soon after the incident and took Chithra into custody.

The body has been shifted to a nearby hospital for postmortem examination and will be handed over to relatives later, police added.