Girl, 13, and 3 Minor Boys Detained for Murder of Her Grandfather in Alappuzha
Police say the four minors plotted the killing to steal gold and cash for a phone and motorbike, and all have been taken into custody.
- On Tuesday, Kerala police apprehended a 13-year-old girl and three teenage boys for the murder of her relative, 67-year-old Sivankutty Chettiyar, at his home in Karuvatta.
- Investigators allege the girl orchestrated the plot, guiding the boys via video call to steal gold, while also exploring a revenge motive regarding her reported 'bad touch' by Chettiyar.
- Police discovered the victim's hands and legs tied with clothing, and the scene lacked signs of professional burglary, shifting focus from an outsider to someone within the family.
- All four accused, including the girl's boyfriend and two friends from Paravur, are minors and will face legal proceedings before the Juvenile Justice Board under the Juvenile Justice Act.
- Alappuzha District Police Chief Vishnu Pratheep noted the accused attempted to mislead officers by scattering chili powder, while questioning continues to ascertain the full sequence of events.
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