Published Mar 02, 2024 | 6:15 PM ⚊ Updated Mar 02, 2024 | 6:15 PM
Victim Aynaz and accused Praveen Arun Chougule. (Supplied)
The Udupi District and Sessions Court has ordered the authorities at the Parappana Agrahara Central Jail to produce Praveen Chougule, the prime suspect in the murder of an air hostess and three members of her family in Nejaru near Brahmavar, Udupi, in November last.
The accused is mandated to appear for the hearing in the case scheduled on 7 March, as directed by the court.
Chougule’s apprehension swiftly followed the brutal murders that occurred on 12 November, 2023. Since then, he has been held in judicial custody at Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara jail.
In February this year, law enforcement officials filed a detailed charge sheet in the case, shedding light on the motives behind Chougule’s alleged actions.
The investigation highlighted his tumultuous relationship with Aynaz Mohammed (21), a trainee air hostess and former colleague.
The motive, as outlined by the police, underscores Chougule’s possessive nature and the discord in his relationship with Aynaz Mohammed. The victims of this heinous attack included Aynaz’s mother Haseena (47), her elder sister Afnan (23), and younger brother Aseem (14).
According to police, when Chowgule launched his assault on Aynaz, the other three victims were also present in the house and came under attack, too.
In a twist of fate, Haseena’s mother-in-law Hakira was attacked but managed to survive by seeking refuge in a bathroom.
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