Kochi, Oct 1 (PTI) Four members of a family were attacked with a sharp weapon by their neighbour on Sunday at Kolenchery near here over an alleged incident of honking, police said.

Anoop, a resident of Puthencruz near here, was taken into custody by the police.

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Peter, his wife Sali, their daughter Roshni and son-in-law Basil were allegedly attacked by Anoop in the afternoon, police said.

As per the preliminary investigation, the attack was over a matter of honking of a car, police said.

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They added that the victims were admitted to a nearby hospital and are under treatment.

The investigation is on, police added.

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