Thiruvananthapuram: The body of a young man was found inside a car at Kaliyikkavilai, near the state border on Monday. The victim, identified as Deepu from Malayankeezhu, was found with his throat slashed. The body was found during a routine patrol by Tamil Nadu police.
Cops noticed a suspicious vehicle with lights on and trunk ajar at around 11.45 pm. Almost 70 per cent of the victim's neck was severed, police said.
In the CCTV visuals aired on Manorama News, a man is seen walking away from the vehicle, presumably after exiting the victim's car. According to the report, police suspect the person was involved in the crime.
Deepu operated a crusher unit at Malayam in Thiruvananthapuram. According to statements from his family, he had left for Coimbatore from home with Rs 10 lakh to purchase equipment, including an earth mover, to start a new crusher. Police suspect the incident may have been a result of a robbery attempt that turned fatal.
Deepu's body has been transferred to the Kuzhithara General Hospital. The investigation is being overseen by Thakkalai SP.
