Woman found murdered at Cheriyar in Idukki

In Idukki's Cheriyar, a 57-year-old woman named Rani was discovered brutally murdered near her residence on Tuesday. The police identified the victim as Rani, who had been missing since Sunday. Upon her neighbor discovering the open front door, she alerted the authorities. A search of the area led to the discovery of Rani's body on the pathway leading to her house.

The police, forensic experts, and a dog squad arrived at the scene, conducting an investigation. The body was subsequently transferred to Idukki Government Medical College Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

Following the incident, it was revealed that Rani had a history of accusations, having been convicted for her husband's murder in Theni, Tamil Nadu, approximately 25 years ago. After serving her sentence, she relocated to Cheriyar, where she has resided. Her children now live in Munnar. The police also noted that two migrant workers living near Rani's house have been missing for the past two days, prompting a search for their whereabouts.