Chennai Triple Murder Investigation: Autopsy Confirms Blunt Weapon Death, No Sexual Assault
In a significant development in the Chennai triple murder case, doctors conducting the postmortem examination on the body of Munithakumari, a 21-year-old migrant worker from Bihar, have confirmed to police that there were no signs of sexual assault. The medical team determined that she died due to head injuries caused by a blunt weapon.
Recovery of the Victim's Body After Intensive Search
Munithakumari's body was recovered from the Perungudi dumpyard on Friday following an intensive three-day search operation. The search involved approximately 100 police personnel and 50 conservancy workers, with earthmovers deployed to clear large heaps of waste based on information provided by the arrested suspects.
Police reported that the body, found inside a sack, was in an advanced stage of decomposition as it had remained in the dumping yard for nearly five days. The body was subsequently sent to Government Royapettah Hospital (GRH) for postmortem examination.
Details of the Autopsy and Medical Findings
A team of doctors, including assistant professors Dr. Siva Kumar and Dr. Raghuram, conducted the autopsy on Saturday. According to police sources, the doctors confirmed that the woman's death resulted from head injuries inflicted by a blunt weapon, ruling out any evidence of sexual assault in their preliminary findings.
Background of the Triple Murder Case
The triple murder case came to light after the body of Gaurav Kumar, 24, was discovered wrapped in a sack and dumped near a two-wheeler showroom on Indira Nagar First Avenue in Adyar on January 26. Munithakumari was murdered along with her husband Gaurav Kumar and their two-year-old son Birmani Kumar. The child's body was later recovered from the Buckingham Canal near the ICT campus.
Arrests and Judicial Proceedings
Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the case:
- Sathyendra, 33
- Lalit Prasad, 45
- Vikas Kumar, 24
All three are natives of Bihar. They were produced before the Saidapet court and have been remanded in judicial custody until February 12.
Next Phase of Investigation
Police officials stated that the next phase of the investigation will focus on:
- Reconstructing the sequence of events leading to the triple murder
- Establishing the specific role of each arrested accused
Authorities indicated that further legal sections will be added to the case based on the final post-mortem report and forensic findings as the investigation progresses.
