Elderly couple found murdered in Kottayam home; Police suspect personal enmity
Kottayam: A retired couple was found murdered in their residence at Thiruvathukkal near Kottayam city on Monday morning, in what police believe to be a case of personal enmity.
The deceased have been identified as Vijayakumar (64), owner of Indraprastha Auditorium, and his wife Meera (60). Their bodies were discovered in separate rooms with severe facial injuries by a domestic helper who arrived at the house and noticed the front door was open.
Police said that prima facie evidence suggests murder, as sharp weapons were found near the bodies. No signs of forced entry or theft have been observed, ruling out robbery as a motive.
According to sources, the couple lived alone. They had a son who passed away earlier, while their daughter currently resides abroad. A housekeeper was also employed at the residence.
Investigators are looking into the role of a former employee, a migrant worker with a criminal record who had previously been jailed for mobile theft and was dismissed due to alleged misconduct. Relatives have hinted at a possible personal grudge, which police are also exploring as a primary angle.
A special investigation team led by the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) has been constituted to probe the case further.
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Davangere South bypoll: Congress ahead by narrow lead after 14th round
Davangere: The Congress candidate is leading in the Davangere South Assembly by-election after the completion of the 14th round of counting.
According to the latest figures, the Congress has secured 46,460 votes, while the BJP stands at 39,037 votes, trailing by 7,423 votes.
The SDPI candidate has polled 15,303 votes so far.
Counting is still underway, and final results are awaited.
