
Bodies of two elderly people found in septic tank of their house
The Hindu
Five teams have been formed to crack the case
The bodies of an elderly man and a woman were found inside the septic tank of their house at Kolapakkam near Vandalur on Saturday. The suspects had sprinkled turmeric powder all over the house after trying to wash the blood stains. According to the police, Samson Dinakaran, 63, a retired timekeeper from Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB), was living with Janet, 52, in Kolapakkam. His wife Alia, 55, son Immanuel, 28, and daughter Benita, 30, live in Guduvanchery. It is reported that the crime came to light when Ms. Benita called her father on Friday night and he did not respond. After making calls on Saturday, she reportedly asked a neighbour to check. When informed that the house was empty, Ms. Benita went to the house and found the back door open.
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