Double murder suspect arrested in Thoothukudi after cop opens fire
Based on digital and forensic evidence, it was suspected that Muneeswaran along with his accomplices was behind the crime
Muneeswaran, the accused was nabbed in Thoothukudi
MADURAI: A 24-year-old E Muneeswaran, who was wanted in a double murder case that happened recently near Ettayapuram of Thoothukudi district, was nabbed on Thursday after a cop opened fire on him in self-defence when he went on to attack the police.
The victims including Seethalakshmi, an elderly woman aged 75 and her daughter Rama Jeyanthi (45) were murdered at their residence on March 3 by unidentified assailants, who looted their gold ornaments and cash before fleeing the scene.
To nab the criminals, ten special teams were formed under the supervision of Thoothukudi SP Albert John and headed by the ASP (CWC). Based on digital and forensic evidence, it was suspected that Muneeswaran along with his accomplices was behind the crime.
Nearly 250 policemen of Thoothukudi and adjoining districts, were engaged in combing the fields and forest area day and night for the last 48 hours under the direct supervision of South Zone IGP Prem Anand Sinha.
Feeling trapped, accused Muneeswaran came out of the bushes and a team led by Ettayapuram Inspector Sundaramoorthy, SI Muthuraja, head constable Joyson Navadoss and others apprehended the accused by 4.30 am.
He confessed to the crime but while recovering the stolen property, he tried to assault police to escape. Police then fired one round on his lower body to arrest his mobility. Looted property of about 5.6 sovereigns of gold ornaments and cash of Rs 20,000 was recovered from him.
Meanwhile, another accused in the case, A Mahesh Kannan (28) was also apprehended by the team at 7.30 am. Remaining part of the looted jewels of four sovereigns and cash of Rs 15,000 was recovered.
