Chelakkara murder: Priest found dead

He was interrogated in connection with murder of woman

Published - September 24, 2017 11:00 pm IST - Thrissur

Priest of a temple near Chelakkara, who was interrogated by the police in connection with the murder of an elderly woman, was found dead in his house on Sunday.

Gopi of Pulakkode, near Chelakkara, was found hanging in his house. He was the priest of a temple, which the elderly woman used to visit frequently.

Body of Kalyani, 70, of Pulakkode, was found in a bush near the temple in a gunny bag on September 20. Her gold jewellery, including a chain and bangles, were missing. She was strangled with her sari, according to the police. She also suffered a heavy blow on her head. Kalyani, who was living alone, was missing for two days. The police had interrogated many people, including the priest, in connection with the murder. The police found a suicide note from the body.

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