The Mahila Court awarded 10 years imprisonment to three persons, including the victim’s husband and his parents, in a case of dowry death in Nagercoil on Friday.
S. Christilda Jone of Kallanguzhi married A. Jones Anbarasu of Water Tank Road in 1994. The couple had a son. On February 4, 2000, Christilda Jone and her son were found dead in a fire accident at their residence in Nagercoil.
Suspecting foul play in the death of his daughter and grandson, Ms. Christilda’s father Santhappa lodged a complaint with the Vadaserri police against his son-in-law Mr. Jones Anbarasu and his parents – retired Professor Asir David and Kasturi – alleging they had demanded Rs. 2 lakh as dowry. Mr. Santhappa also said his daughter was subjected to continuous torture by her husband and in-laws. Subsequently, she and her son were found dead in a fire accident.
Hearing the case, Mahila Court Judge Kayalvizhi awarded 10 years imprisonment to the victim’s husband Jones Anbarasu and his parents Asir David and Kasturi. Besides, the judge slapped a fine of Rs. 35,000 under three sections.
