Man held for killing mother-in-law in Tirupattur
The accused stole gold jewellery and cash from the victim to settle his debts
On Tuesday, Vaniyambadi Taluk police apprehended a 32-year-old man named Mohammed Aslam in connection with the murder of his mother-in-law, Sasikala, in Tirupattur. Aslam, a resident of Dharmapuri, is accused of killing Sasikala to steal her jewelry and cash. The victim was known for her successful bangle business and was often seen wearing gold ornaments and carrying cash for her business.
Aslam allegedly convinced Sasikala that her husband had met with an accident and was admitted to a private hospital in Dharmapuri, which prompted her to leave for the hospital with him. Once they were a few kilometers away, Aslam reportedly demanded that Sasikala hand over 10 sovereigns of gold jewelry and ₹15,000 cash from her handbag.
When she refused, Aslam allegedly strangled her and disposed of her body in an abandoned quarry in Vaniyambadi before stealing her belongings. Residents provided police with an alert, leading to the recovery of Sasikala’s body from the quarry after several days. CCTV footage and mobile phone signals pointed to Aslam as the primary suspect, and he was subsequently arrested from his hideout in the town. Aslam confessed to stealing the jewelry and cash to settle his debts.
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