A shocking murder case has come to light near Chengalpattu after the exhumation and post-mortem examination of an elderly woman’s body reportedly confirmed that she had been killed. A functionary of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has since been arrested in connection with the crime, as reported in Seithipunal.
The victim, identified as Muthammal from Keelamur village near Melmaruvathur in Chengalpattu district, had recently died and was buried. However, suspicions surrounding the circumstances of her death prompted authorities to exhume her body and conduct a post-mortem examination in the presence of police officials and a medical team.
Initially, family members and villagers had believed that Muthammal had died after accidentally falling down. However, her sons later noticed that the gold jewellery she habitually wore was missing. Suspecting foul play, they lodged a formal complaint with the police seeking an investigation into their mother’s death.
Acting on the complaint, police launched an intensive inquiry in the area. During the investigation, officers reportedly uncovered evidence suggesting that Muthammal had been deliberately pushed down and killed in order to steal the jewellery she was wearing.
Police investigations further revealed that the accused was Vasudevan, a resident living opposite the victim’s house and a local functionary of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
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Following these findings, police arrested Vasudevan on charges of murdering the elderly woman and stealing her jewellery. He is currently being subjected to further interrogation as part of the ongoing investigation.
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