TNCC president Okay. Selvaperunthagai paying his final respects to the deceased leader on Sunday.
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Evidence that has surfaced in the loss of life of Congress Tirunelveli East district president Okay.P.Okay Jayakumar Dhanasingh seem to level to murder.
He was reported lacking on May 3 and his half-burnt physique was discovered on Saturday in the yard of his home. According to police sources, Dhanasingh feared for his life from some individuals, together with senior politicians, who owed him some huge cash. However, stories that he had lodged a criticism with the Tirunelveli Superintendent of Police over risk to his life have been unfaithful. Two letters that he purportedly wrote – one addressed to the Tirunelveli SP and the opposite to his son-in-law – have been discovered on his workplace desk and by no means delivered, they stated.
“It is unclear why the complaint was not handed over to the police. The letter claimed that an MLA and a former MP were among those who owed him money. Some people were found moving around his house in a suspicious manner in the run up to the Lok Sabha election,” a senior police officer instructed The Hindu on Sunday.
Investigation revealed that Dhanasingh had requested his secretary to take copies of the letters. Though he went lacking on the night of May 2, a criticism was filed solely the following night. A wood plank was positioned on the sufferer’s partly charred physique, discovered behind his home, and tied with metallic wires. A scrubber that’s used to wash vessels was stuffed in his mouth, maybe in a bid to forestall him from elevating an alarm, the officer, who didn’t need to be quoted, stated.
“Presuming that the incident happened on the night of May 2 or 3, Dhanasingh’s wife and son who were at home at the time say they did not hear or see anything unusual. The neighbours, too, say they did not see anyone or hear anything suspicious. The fuel, wooden plank and wires were all taken from the backyard of the house. The CCTV installed in the house was not working,” the officer additional stated.
Post-mortem report and forensic evaluation would supply extra proof. “We are sending the handwritten letters to document experts to confirm that it was indeed Dhanasingh’s handwriting. If proved otherwise, there is more than what meets the eye in this case…” he added.
Possibility of suicide
Another police officer stated that the potential for suicide couldn’t be dominated out given the circumstances that led to the loss of life. The entrance portion of the physique alone was burnt, and there was no hint of any damage on the again, he stated, including: “We are awaiting forensic reports and trying to reconstruct his activities in the last few hours prior to his death. There is no clarity on why the complaint was not handed over to the SP. There seems to be no strong motive for a murder….”
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president Okay. Selvaperunthagai on Sunday paid his respects to the deceased, and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved members of the family on the Government Medical College and Hospital.
Later, he instructed mediapersons that the police probe into the loss of life can be honest and in accordance with the legislation. “We are hopeful that the probe would be open and the offenders are brought to book…”
Former AIADMK coordinator O. Panneerselvam, in a press release, urged Mr. Stalin to convey to e book these answerable for the loss of life. “This incident raises suspicion whether the DMK government is supporting anti-social elements,” he added. (Assistance for overcoming suicidal ideas is out there on the State’s well being helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416. and Sneha’s suicide prevention helpline 044-24640050).