Pookode Veterinary College mob trial; Siddharth's belongings handed over to relatives; 22 items missing

POOKODE (WAYANAD): The Veterinary College in Pookode was peaceful yesterday. When M Shibu of MRS Bhavan, Neyyattinkara, Thiruvananthapuram reached in front of the boys' hostel, he stopped for a moment. On the black painted wall was written in white paint - 'This place is the story of dissolved sweetness...'.

It was like a storm blowing through Shibu's mind. JS Siddharth, son of Shibu's sister Sheeba, was found hanging on February 18 following a mob trial. Shibu and his relatives had come to pick up Siddharth's belongings.

In the presence of Dean-in-charge Dr S Maya, security opened the door of the dormitory, where Siddharth cried loudly at the harassment of his classmates. Painful views in the room. Siddharth's books and other stuff were lying abandoned in a corner. Shibu and his relatives picked them up one by one. Meanwhile, the authorities brought Siddharth's clothes and violin from room number 19. 22 items, including Siddharth's two glasses, were missing.
Dean-in-charge Dr. S. Maya, Prof. Dr. Bindya Liz Abraham were nearby. Shibu and his three relatives first arrived at the dean's office. He then went to the hostel room. Siddharth's family returned to Nedumangad after lodging a complaint with the dean and Vythiri police demanding that the lost items be found.