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West Bengal man arrested over Attappadi double murder case
Police have arrested a West Bengal resident in connection with the killing of a woman and child in Kerala's Attappadi region. The suspect has reportedly admitted to the murders, claiming the victims were acquaintances rather than family members.
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Provath Das, a resident of West Bengal, has been arrested by Kerala Police in connection with the double murder in Attappadi. According to police sources, Das has confessed to killing both the woman and child found in the region.
During questioning, Das allegedly stated that the deceased were not his wife and child as initially suspected. He claimed to have known the victims for approximately two months prior to the incident, suggesting a shorter acquaintance than family relations.
The arrest marks a significant development in the investigation into the deaths, which had prompted a search operation in the Attappadi area. Authorities are continuing their inquiry to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the killings and the relationship between the suspect and the victims.
Further details regarding the motive and the chain of events leading to the murders remain under investigation. Police said they are examining additional evidence to build a comprehensive case.