The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two accused, giving a breakthrough in a much-discussed 18-year-old murder case. This case is related to the murder of a woman and her twin daughters in Anchal of Kollam district of Kerala. The arrested accused include Dibil Kumar and former Indian Army soldier Rajesh.
What is the matter?
- Incident: In February 2006, Ranjini and her twin daughters were brutally murdered.
- Accused: Dibil Kumar and Rajesh.
- Relationship: Ranjini and Dibil Kumar were in a love affair. After Ranjini became pregnant, Dibil along with his friend Rajesh murdered her.
- Identity: Both the accused escaped arrest for years with the help of fake identities.
Arrest made from Puducherry
After thorough investigation, CBI conducted raids in Puducherry and arrested both the accused.
- Dibil Kumar: Resident of Anchal, Kollam district.
- Rajesh: A resident of Kannur district and a former Indian Army soldier.
How did CBI handle the case?
- In 2008, on the petition of the victim’s family, the case was handed over to CBI.
- Kerala Police and CBI had already identified the accused during the investigation.
- Due to fake identity, it took a long time to arrest the accused.
Judicial process and punishment
- Both the accused were produced in Kochi court on Saturday, from where they were sent to judicial custody.
- According to the prosecution: The accused have confessed to the crime.
Another big case in Kerala: CPI(M) workers punished
A special CBI court sentenced 10 CPI(M) workers to double life imprisonment in the 2019 murder case of two Youth Congress workers in Ernakulam, Kerala.
- Case: Murder of two Youth Congress workers in Periya, Ernakulam district.
- Punishment:
- Double life imprisonment to 10 CPI(M) workers.
- 5 years rigorous imprisonment to 4 leaders.
- Fine: A fine of Rs 1 lakh each was imposed on 10 accused (accused nos. 1 to 8, 10 and 15).