Skull portion missing? Big challenge for police to untangle Kala murder case

ALAPPUZHA: Despite the confession from the accused of murdering Mannar native Kala, it will be a challenge for the police to collect evidence in a case which took place 15 years ago. Kala’s mortal remains were unearthed after 15 long years from a septic tank in Mannar.

The age recognition from the mortal remains, the chemical used and the cause of death pose serious headaches for the police. The bone fragments, hair strands, head clip and underwear elastic band recovered from the septic tank were handed over to the Forensic Lab in Thiruvananthapuram.

With the skull portion still missing, it is difficult to ascertain the real reason for the death and to determine the injuries suffered. If the neck is strangled, there will be signs of force applied to the vertebrae. Police have not yet found any signs from the vertebrae portion. The body was left in excrement for ages and it is difficult for police to now untangle the mystery of the death.

Someone among the accused, who is cooperating with the case, can be made an approver to easily prove the case.

• Only a few suspected bone fragments were found. If DNA samples are obtained from these or the hair strands, a conclusion can be reached.

• In a case without witnesses, these findings cannot be established as concrete evidence.

Circumstantial evidence is the only catch in the case. If the husband Anil confesses to the crime, things will be easier for the police. The statement of the person who last saw Kala will also turn vital.