Sebastian drugged, murdered Bindu Padmanabhan in washroom; crucial audio released

ALAPPUZHA: There is a crucial revelation in the missing case of Bindu Padmanabhan of Kadakkarapally. An audio has been released stating that Bindu Padmanabhan was murdered by real estate agent Sebastian and his friend. Broker Soda Ponnappan revealed the details of the murder to his neighbour Sasikala of Kadakkarapally.

Soda Ponnappan spoke to Sasikala four years ago. The crime branch is examining the audio. The police have also recorded the statement of this woman. Ponnappan is heard saying in the audio how Sebastian and his friend killed Bindu.

He is saying that he introduced her to Sebastian and his friend to sell her property. After knowing that Bindu had money in her hand, Sebastian and his friend became regular visitors there. They used to drink together. The audio recording also says that Sebastian and his friend drugged Bindu and then killed her in the bathroom.

Sebastian had come to see me one evening. Some beat marks were seen on Sebastian’s face. Ponnappan said that he had asked him why she beat him.

Bindu had been missing since 2006. Her brother Praveen Kumar filed a complaint with the home department on September 17, 2017. The complaint reached the Kuthiyathode CI office on October 9, 2017 through the District Police Chief. However, the first information report was filed 70 days later on December 19, under the number 1400/2017.

Allegations were levelled that high-ranking officials had been covering up the investigation during this time. It was also alleged that two high-ranking officials had accepted bribes.