Karuvatta Murder Case: Charge Sheet Details Brutal Killing of Victim

Alappuzha: The charge sheet in the case involving the murder of an elderly man and the theft of gold at Karuvatta indicates that the killing was carried out brutally. The accused allegedly arrived with a carefully devised plan to ensure there was no chance of escape.

According to the details, they first tied his hands and then his thighs and feet. His hands were tied behind his back. They allegedly forced a long piece of cloth into his mouth, suffocated him and strangled him, taking time to ensure his death.

After the murder, the accused showed the visuals to the girl over a video call.

Sivan Kutty Chettiar had questioned the 13-year-old girl about her movements and phone use. On the morning of the murder, the girl had attempted to break open a cupboard in a bedroom and steal the four-and-a-half sovereigns of gold stored inside.

She allegedly planned to use the gold to buy an iPhone for herself and a bike for her friend. Sivan Kutty Chettiar noticed the attempt and questioned her. During the argument, he reportedly called her a thief and said he would inform her mother. This allegedly intensified the girl's resentment. She then asked her boyfriend to carry out the murder that very day.

The group reportedly arrived with several plans before entering the house and carrying out the murder. The accused left only after ensuring that the victim was dead. The plan was allegedly drawn up through Instagram chats. Police have recovered these conversations from the phones of the accused.