Mumbai Police Detain Husband in Kerala Women's Cyanide Death Case
In a significant development in the tragic case of two women found dead in Thiruvananthapuram, Mumbai police have taken the husband of one of the deceased into custody for detailed questioning. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the community, involves the untimely deaths of Greema S Rajan, aged 30, and her mother, S L Sajitha, aged 54, at their residence in the Kamleshwaram area.
Police Action Based on Relative's Complaint
According to official statements from the police, the detention of Greema's husband, identified as B M Unnikrishnan, followed a formal complaint lodged by a relative of the deceased. The complaint explicitly alleged that Unnikrishnan was responsible for the deaths, prompting immediate law enforcement action. In response to these serious allegations, authorities issued a lookout notice against Unnikrishnan to prevent his potential escape from the country.
Interception and Planned Travel to Ireland
Police sources revealed that Unnikrishnan, who is employed in Ireland, was reportedly making arrangements to travel abroad when the lookout notice was activated. Mumbai police successfully intercepted him based on this alert, preventing his departure and taking him into custody for interrogation. This swift action underscores the urgency with which the case is being handled, as investigators seek to unravel the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Details of the Deaths and Ongoing Investigation
The tragic event occurred on Wednesday, when Greema and Sajitha were found deceased at their home. Preliminary investigations suggest that the women allegedly consumed cyanide, a highly toxic substance, leading to their deaths. The Poonthura police, who are leading the investigation from Kerala, are expected to arrive in Mumbai on Friday to formally take Unnikrishnan into their custody. This coordination between state police forces highlights the cross-jurisdictional nature of the case.
As the investigation progresses, authorities are focusing on gathering evidence and statements to determine the exact sequence of events and motives behind the deaths. The community remains in mourning, with many awaiting further updates from law enforcement as they work to bring clarity and justice to this heartbreaking incident.
