Kannur (Kerala) [India], October 19 (ANI): A local Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader in Koothuparamba in Kerala’s Kannur was arrested for allegedly snatching a gold chain from an elderly woman after trespassing into her house, an official statement said.
The accused, P P Rajesh, represents the fourth ward in Koothuparamba Municipality. The incident occurred when the elderly woman, Janaki (77), was alone at her home in Koothuparamba. While she was working in the kitchen, a man, wearing a helmet, suddenly barged into the house, snatched her gold chain and fled the scene.
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Though the neighbours rushed to her aid after hearing her screams, the thief managed to escape.
Following the incident, Janaki filed a complaint with the Koothuparamba police. In her complaint, Janaki stated that the thief was wearing a helmet. Later, CCTV visuals helped police trace the vehicle used in the crime, which led to Rajesh’s arrest.
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According to the police, Rajesh confessed to the crime. The accused was found after a two-day investigation. The stolen necklace was recovered from him.
Meanwhile, a statement from the CPI (M) said that it has expelled Rajesh from the party.
CPM Kannur district secretary said that Rajesh was expelled from the party for acting in a way that tarnished the party’s reputation. (ANI)
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