Alappuzha (Kerala), Aug 23 - Kerala police Sunday said that several people were being questioned in connection with the murder of 32-year-old Paul M. George, the son of M.G. George Muthoot, a prominent businessman who heads one of the four groups of the Muthoot family business house.

George, a bachelor, was waylaid on the Changnacherry-Alappuzha road on the midnight of Friday when he was travelling with three others. In the melee, George was stabbed, according to Manu, one of the three who was travelling with him.

George's driver, who was following behind in another vehicle, took the injured man who was lying on the road to hospital. However, George succumbed to the stab injuries.

Speaking to reporters, Inspector General of Police Vinson M. Paul said, 'It is too early to reveal anything.'

'There are lots of things that are being probed and several people are being questioned. At the appropriate time we will tell you,' said Paul.

Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan told reporters Sunday evening that the probe was progressing well. 'Tomorrow, all the details of those involved in the murder would be revealed,' the minister said.

Eyebrows were raised when the vehicle in which George was travelling was found abandoned near Kollam and it was taken into custody by the Chavara Police.