Aisha murder case to be handed over to Crime Branch; charge sheet filed in Jainamma case

CHERTHALA: The murder case of Aisha (Hairumma), a native of Cherthala, in which Sebastian, a native of Pallippuram in Cherthala, is the accused, will be handed over to the State Crime Branch. The case is currently being investigated by Cherthala Police, but the move comes as no physical evidence, including the body, has been found. The necessary procedures have been completed through the District Police Chief.

The investigation began in 2012 after relatives filed a complaint stating that Aisha was missing. Police later registered a murder case based on a statement that she was killed at Sebastian’s house.

A similar situation exists in the case of Bindu Padmanabhan, a native of Kadakkarappally, who was found murdered in May 2006 in a similar manner. That case is being investigated by the State Crime Branch. Although police believe Sebastian committed both murders, no scientific evidence has been found so far. In the Bindu Padmanabhan case, the Crime Branch had filed a preliminary charge sheet. Officials believe that having the same team investigate both cases will help in collecting evidence.

Evidence crucial
In another case investigated by the Kottayam District Crime Branch, crucial evidence has been included in the charge sheet against Sebastian in the murder of Jainamma (55), a native of Athirampuzha in Ettumanoor. DNA analysis of bloodstains found at Sebastian’s house was followed by test results confirming that bone fragments recovered from the house also belonged to Jainamma. The charge sheet was filed with this evidence. Of the three murder cases linked to Sebastian, this is the only one in which scientific evidence has been obtained so far.

Jainamma, who went missing in December 2024, is believed to have been killed on the same day. The murder at Sebastian’s house in Pallippuram was uncovered in July 2025. During questioning after his arrest, it was revealed that Bindu Padmanabhan and later, Aisha were also killed.

Trial to begin soon
The confirmation came after DNA tests were conducted using blood samples from Jainamma’s siblings. As the bone fragments were burnt, testing was carried out at a laboratory in Chandigarh, which caused a delay in getting the results. Police also found that Sebastian had pawned and later sold Jainamma’s gold ornaments. The trial in the case is expected to begin soon.