Salem Court Delivers Double Life Sentence in 2019 Double Murder Case
A man has been sentenced to double life imprisonment by a Salem court for the brutal murder of an elderly couple in 2019. The convict, identified as P Saravanan, aged 34 and a resident of Gundur Theppakkadu in Yercaud taluk, committed the heinous crime after the victims refused to provide him with money to purchase alcohol.
Details of the Gruesome Crime
According to police officials from the Yercaud station, the incident occurred on May 7, 2019. Saravanan murdered Periya Gounder, 72, and his wife Kariyammal, 70, both from the same village, by attacking them with stones. The elderly couple's refusal to give him funds for alcohol reportedly triggered the violent assault.
Legal Proceedings and Verdict
Following the murders, Saravanan was promptly arrested by authorities. The case was tried at the Salem mahila court, where the evidence presented led to a decisive verdict. The court not only imposed a double life imprisonment sentence but also levied a fine of Rs 2000 on the convict.
This severe punishment underscores the judiciary's firm stance against violent crimes, particularly those targeting vulnerable individuals. The case has drawn significant attention in Salem, highlighting ongoing concerns about alcohol-related violence and community safety.
The sentencing serves as a stark reminder of the legal consequences for such acts, aiming to deter similar offenses in the region. Local residents have expressed relief at the court's decision, hoping it brings some measure of justice to the victims' families.
