Kannur Shocked by Suspected Murder-Suicide Case Involving Neighbors
In a deeply disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, a woman and a man were discovered dead in separate locations in Kannur on Wednesday, in what police are investigating as a suspected case of murder-suicide. The deceased have been identified as K V Seema, aged 50, and her neighbor K P Vijayan, also 50, both residents of Cherukunnu in Kannur district.
Discovery of the Bodies in Two Different Spots
The grim sequence of events began to unfold when Seema was found deceased inside a room at a private lodge located in Parassinikkadavu. According to police reports, Vijayan, who had been staying with her at the lodge, left the premises around 6 PM after locking the room from the outside and did not return. Growing concerned over his prolonged absence, lodge staff attempted to contact him via phone, but his mobile was found to be switched off, raising immediate alarms.
Promptly alerting the authorities, police arrived at the scene and forcibly entered the locked room. Inside, they discovered Seema's lifeless body on the bed, bearing visible injuries on her neck. This grim finding prompted an urgent search operation for Vijayan, who was subsequently located hanging from a tree in Mattoor, not far from the lodge.
Police Investigation Points to Murder-Suicide
Preliminary investigations by the police strongly suggest that Vijayan strangled Seema to death before taking his own life by hanging. Authorities have noted that both individuals had previously stayed at the same lodge last month, indicating a prior connection. Seema, whose husband had passed away earlier, was a widow, adding a layer of complexity to the case.
The bodies of both victims have been transferred to a medical college for a comprehensive autopsy to determine the exact causes of death and gather further forensic evidence. Police are continuing their probe into the circumstances leading up to the tragic incident, including examining potential motives and the nature of the relationship between the two neighbors.
Key Details of the Incident:- Victims: K V Seema (50) and K P Vijayan (50), neighbors from Cherukunnu, Kannur.
- Location of Discovery: Seema found in a Parassinikkadavu lodge room; Vijayan found hanging from a tree in Mattoor.
- Timeline: Incident occurred on Wednesday, with Vijayan leaving the lodge around 6 PM.
- Police Action: Lodge staff alerted police after failed contact attempts; police broke into the room and launched a search.
- Suspected Cause: Murder by strangulation followed by suicide by hanging.
- Autopsy: Bodies sent to medical college for post-mortem examination.
This tragic event has left the local community in mourning, with authorities urging anyone with relevant information to come forward as the investigation progresses. The case underscores the importance of mental health awareness and community vigilance in preventing such devastating outcomes.
