Kerala whodunit: Burglar discovered useless within the courtyard of a home he robbed

By Express News Service

IDUKKI: A burglar was discovered useless at a home the place he made a theft try in Chemmannar close to Nedumkandam in Idukki on Tuesday.

The deceased, recognized as Joseph (56) of Viriyappallil, Vattappara close to Senapathy was discovered mendacity useless within the courtyard of a home in Chemmannar, police mentioned.

Police mentioned Joseph broke into the home owned by Rajendran of Konnaykkamparambil home, Chemmannar round 4 am on Tuesday to make a theft try. Joseph had stolen the meat saved within the fridge in Rajendran’s home and Rs 6,000 from his shirt’s pocket.

Meanwhile, listening to the sound, Rajendran and his spouse wakened and a bodily melee adopted between Rajendran and Joseph to forestall theft. In the tussle, Joseph bit Rajendran on his face and ran away. Hearing the sound, residents dwelling within the neighbourhood rushed to the spot and performed a seek for Joseph within the locality.

By 5.30 am, Joseph was discovered mendacity useless within the courtyard of a home positioned 150 meters away from Rajendran’s home.

The police discovered a machete, 1 kg of meat, and sandals close to the physique of Joseph. The police of their major investigation suspect that two individuals together with Joseph had been concerned within the theft. Meanwhile, Rajendran took medical help on the taluk hospital in Nedumkandam.

Nedumkandam police have registered a case and have began an investigation.