Back-to-back murders of elderly women send shockwaves through Malappuram in Kerala

MALAPPURAMThe police, who formed special teams to investigate the murders, have warned those living alone in their houses to step up vigil and ensure security

The murders of two elderly women living alone in their houses in neighbouring villages in Malappuram in Kerala in two days have sent shockwaves through the district. The police, who formed special teams to investigate the murders, have warned those living alone in their houses to step up vigil and ensure security. When Kunhipathumma Thiruvakalathi (60) was found murdered at her house at Vellarambu near Kuttippuram on Friday, Iyyathu Thattottil (70) was found murdered at her house at Kadakassery near Thavanur on Sunday. Both were living alone and are suspected to have been killed over theft.