The Kadakkal area has seen other extreme instances of domestic tragedy that contribute to the public's heightened sensitivity to "scandals" in the region:
In June 2024, a distressing case of domestic violence was reported in . A 67-year-old mother, identified as Kulusam Beevi , was brutally attacked by her son following a minor domestic disagreement.
: The incident reportedly escalated when the mother failed to provide water for her son to wash his hands.
: A child had initially raised serious allegations of abuse against their mother.
: A retired Subedar named Sudarshanan killed his wife, Vasanthakumari, and their 27-year-old son, Sudesh, before taking his own life in Kadakkal. The family had previously sought court protection due to ongoing disputes.
: A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to probe the "mega scandal." In June 2021, the police submitted a report stating the child's allegations were not credible .
: A soldier in Kadakkal gained national headlines after claiming he was attacked by miscreants who wrote "PFI" on his back. Police investigation later suggested the incident was staged with the help of a friend.
