Kattappana Twin Murder Case: The Kattappana police have registered two cases under Section 102 of the Indian Penal Code in connection with the suspected murders of two individuals in Idukki district. The accused have confessed to the murder of a four-day-old baby and N.M. Vijayan, a resident of Kakkattukada near Kattappana .
Recently, the police have been actively investigating the double murder in Kattappana. They accompanied a team of forensic experts to the house in Kanchiyar, where the dead body of Vijayan, Vishnu’s father, is believed to be buried. The accused, Nitheesh, has been brought to the crime scene. Officials have initiated procedures to retrieve the skeletal remains of Vijayan, whose body was buried under the floor of the house. Media entry is restricted during this process .
Here are the key details about the case:
- Accused: Nitheesh and his friend Vishnu Vijayan.
- Incident: Nitheesh and Vishnu were taken into custody in relation to a theft case in Kattappana town.
- Revelations: During questioning, the accused revealed that they killed Vishnu’s father, Vijayan, and his sister’s newborn, and buried the bodies.
- Cause of Death: Nitheesh admitted to causing the infant’s death by choking with a pillow, while Vijayan met his end with a fatal blow from a hammer.
- Human Sacrifice Angle: The investigation is ongoing to examine the possibility of human sacrifice in the murders.
Additionally, it is believed that the four-day-old baby was killed as an offering to ‘Gandharva’ and is said to be buried under a property in Sagara Junction. Vishnu’s family had shifted to their current rented house in Kanchiyar after the incident. Nitheesh, suspected to be involved in witchcraft, has been sent to police custody. Vishnu, who was injured during a robbery, is currently undergoing treatment .
Please note that this information is based on available news reports, and the investigation is still ongoing. The police are diligently working to uncover the truth behind this tragic case.
