Saramma Picture | Specific
KOCHI: With no breakthrough within the investigation into the homicide of 72-year-old Saramma in Kothamangalam, police have referred the case to the Crime Department (CB). In the meantime, Sarama’s household expressed concern over the delay within the probe.
Saramma Eliyas of Chengamanattu home, Kallad, Kothamangalam, was discovered mendacity in a pool of blood together with her throat slit inside the lounge of her home on March 25. The gold ornaments, together with bangles and a sequence value Rs 2.94 lakh she was carrying, have been stolen whereas turmeric powder was sprinkled across the crime scene.
“Now we have determined to refer the case to the Crime Department. A letter has been despatched to the state police chief on this regard. The CB is prone to take over the case quickly,” a senior police officer with the Ernakulam Rural police stated.
The police, which launched a probe quickly after the homicide was reported, have checked over 55,000 telephone numbers and questioned over 100 individuals.
“We checked 55,000 telephone numbers registered with varied cellular towers close to the crime scenes in addition to questioned migrant employees staying close to the victims’ home.
Moreover, we checked 53 CCTV cameras at varied places close to the crime spot. Individuals who have been seen passing close to the locality have been additionally interrogated. Nonetheless, we haven’t obtained any concrete proof,” a police officer stated.
As per the police, aside from the gold decoration worn by Saramma, different jewelry stored within the almirah in the home was untouched. “The accused entered the home when Saramma’s relations weren’t at house. We can not say whether or not it was a deliberate homicide because the jewelry stored within the almirah was untouched. We checked for different instances of an identical nature. However we didn’t obtain any info concerning suspects in these instances coming close to the premises of Saramma’s home,” he stated.
In the meantime, Saramma’s son Eldhose stated, “We hope that the perpetrators are nabbed directly. We’re informed that the probe might be taken over by the CB after the election. We’re await the probe by the specialised company as additional delay will solely assist the accused stay elusive.”
