Thursday, 27 March 2025: A wrap of news and developments in Kerala— Santosh, a murder suspect, was hacked to death in Karunagappally by five assailants.
Published Mar 27, 2025 | 12:41 PM ⚊ Updated Mar 27, 2025 | 12:41 PM
Murder. Representational Image. (iStock)
Synopsis: In Thursday’s news wrap for Kerala—Santosh, a murder suspect, was hacked to death in Karunagappally by five assailants. An hour later, another attack occurred in Ochira, likely linked to gang rivalries. Police have intensified investigations.
In an act of revenge, a murder suspect was hacked to death in Karunagappally, Kollam, early Thursday morning.
The victim, Santosh, a resident of Thachayilmukku, was attacked inside his house around 2:30 am on the midnight of Thursday, 27 March, by a gang of five assailants.
The attackers, who arrived in a white car, reportedly threw a bomb at the house before breaking in. They first smashed Santosh’s leg with a hammer and then severed his hand before fleeing.
Severely injured, Santosh managed to call a friend, but he succumbed to his injuries at Karunagappally Taluk Government Hospital.
Santosh had recently been released from jail and was accused of the attempted murder of Pankaj on 13 November 2024. Police suspect past enmity led to his murder.
An hour later, another attack took place in Ochira Vavvakavu, where a young man named Aneer was hacked in front of a makeshift food truck.
He was critically injured and admitted to Alappuzha Government Medical College Hospital. Police suspect both incidents are linked to ongoing gang rivalries and have intensified their investigation. Officers are camping at both locations to prevent further violence.
SHRC has registered a suo motu case against Wayanad Engineering College for introducing bio- electronic devices for menstrual health, developed by a US-based lab, without proper approvals.
The device, assessing menstrual cycles, was distributed during the Udyama seminar, held during 20 to 22 March, and later extended to tribal settlements without mandatory permissions.
SHRC judicial member K Baijunath told South First that the panel directed the Wayanad District Collector and the District Medical Officer to investigate and submit a report within 10 days.
The trial allegedly violated conditions set by the Scheduled Tribes Development Department and was denied health department approval due to foreign involvement.
The case will be reviewed on 8 April at the SHRC sitting in Sulthan Bathery.
