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Woman found dead near Tamil Nadu lake, police form 3 teams
Three special teams are hunting suspects after a 46-year-old woman was found murdered on the banks of Vellakulam lake in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. Police said acid was poured on her face…
Three special teams are hunting suspects after a 46-year-old woman was found murdered on the banks of Vellakulam lake in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. Police said acid was poured on her face and salt sprinkled around it to prevent identification.
The woman, Aruna from Savarambakkam village in Andhra Pradesh, had come to attend a function at a relative's house. Her body was discovered by youths in Thottareddikuppam village, Uthukottai. Police recovered a smartphone from the spot.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Vinoth leads the investigation. The body has been sent for autopsy. The woman's mangal sutra and earrings were intact, ruling out robbery. CCTV footage is being analysed. Opposition DMDK MLA Premallatha Vijayakant has demanded a thorough probe.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Acid attacks to hide a victim's identity are rare in Tamil Nadu but not unheard of. The state has seen a handful of cases where perpetrators used corrosive substances to delay identification after murder. Under the Indian Penal Code, causing death by an acid attack attracts the same penalties as murder. The intact jewellery rules out robbery as a motive, shifting the focus to personal enmity or a crime of passion. The three special teams suggest police expect the accused may try to flee across the Andhra border, given the victim's Andhra origin. The DMDK's call for a probe is politically significant: the party is an ally of the ruling DMK but often uses crime incidents to press the government on law and order. The autopsy report, expected in 48 hours, will be the next key piece of evidence.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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