Trichy woman found dead with legs and hands tied

TRICHY: A 65-year-old woman was found dead with her hands and legs tied with clothes in her home at Thottiyam in Trichy on Wednesday morning. Police said K Rajeswari of Ayyappan Nagar in Thottiyam was murdered for gain as valuables from a bureau in house were missing.

Rajeswari had been living alone in the house for the past 15 years. Her son, K Manikandan, and daughter, K Sathyapriya, were living with their families elsewhere. On Saturday, Sathyapriya spoke Rajeswari over the phone.

The house had remained locked for the past three days. A neighbour, Govindaraj, was the first one to see the body when he peeped into the house as a foul smell was emanating from there.

Acting on information, the Thottiyam police reached the spot with forensic experts and a dog squad.

The police found chilli powder scattered all around the house. The clothes in a bureau were scattered.

The police were yet to ascertain how many valuables were stolen.


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