Coimbatore: AVP Founder's Daughter Found Dead in Gated Community, Nepali Maid Missing
In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through Coimbatore, R Kasturi, the 82-year-old daughter of Arya Vaidya Pharmacy (AVP) founder Aryavaidyan P V Rama Varier, was discovered dead at her residence on Friday morning. The grim discovery was made inside the upscale Parsn Nestle gated community located near Nanjundapuram in Coimbatore.
Disturbing Scene and Missing Valuables
Police officials who arrived at the scene described a disturbing situation. Kasturi was found in her bedroom with her legs tied and her mouth stuffed with pieces of clothing. Initial investigations revealed that a gold chain weighing approximately three sovereigns was missing from her neck. The complete inventory of missing valuables and cash will be determined once her son, Dr Ram Kumar Kutty, returns to Coimbatore.
Missing Domestic Worker and Family Circumstances
The investigation has centered around Surja Rokey, a 37-year-old female domestic worker from Nepal who had been employed through an agency just four and a half months prior to the incident. At the time of the discovery, Surja was conspicuously absent from the residence.
According to police reports, Dr Ram Kumar Kutty, who serves as one of the directors of Arya Vaidya Pharmacy, was traveling in Vietnam when the tragedy occurred. This left his elderly mother alone at home with the domestic helper. Kasturi's daughter, who maintained daily contact with her mother, grew concerned when she failed to answer her morning call on Friday.
Discovery and Police Response
After unsuccessful attempts to reach both Kasturi and the domestic worker, the concerned daughter contacted a neighbor and requested they check on her mother. Around 8:55 AM, the neighbor entered the house through the back door since the front entrance was locked, making the tragic discovery.
The Ramanathapuram police immediately rushed to the location upon being alerted. Law enforcement officials deployed sniffer dogs and meticulously collected evidence from the crime scene. G Karthikeyan, Deputy Commissioner of Police for Coimbatore City (South), personally visited the premises to oversee the investigation.
Expansive Investigation Underway
"We have formed eight special teams dedicated to this investigation," stated Deputy Commissioner Karthikeyan. The domestic worker's mobile phone was recovered near the house, providing potential leads for investigators.
In a significant development, police sources revealed that CCTV footage from the gated community showed three unidentified men arriving at the deceased's residence. "Their involvement will be confirmed only after further inquiries," noted a senior police official.
The investigation has expanded beyond Coimbatore, with police teams dispatched to multiple locations including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kerala, and Chennai in pursuit of suspects connected to the case.
Background of the Victim
R Kasturi was the daughter of Aryavaidyan P V Rama Varier, the esteemed founder of Arya Vaidya Pharmacy, a renowned institution in the field of Ayurvedic medicine. She resided in the Parsn Nestle gated community with her son, Dr Ram Kumar Kutty, who continues the family legacy as a director of the pharmaceutical company.
The case has drawn significant attention due to the victim's prominent family background and the brutal nature of the crime. Police continue to pursue all leads as they work to unravel the circumstances surrounding Kasturi's death and locate the missing domestic worker.
