Sleepless nights for residents of Elanthoor, where human sacrifices were done

ELANTHOOR: Visitors are pouring from everywhere into Elanthoor, a quiet village in Pathanamthitta, and to Kadakampallil house, where the gruesome human sacrifices took place. Since the morning, when news broke about the horrifying incident, people from across the district and from outside are thronging the area.

The visitors are taking selfies near the house where the crime took place and also at the spot where the bodies of the victims, Padma and Rosly, were buried.

Those who are coming from far-off areas reach Elanthoor and Punakkad junctions to ask for directions to the crime area. A huge crowd gathered yesterday morning after rumors spread that all the three accused will be brought by the police to gather evidence. Police officers said that around a 1000-strong crowd reached the spot yesterday. Most of the people are reaching the spot through Punnakkad – Karamveli route.

The more daring visitors are trying to see the Kadakampalil house and the premises by jumping over the gate and walls of the neighboring house belonging to Jose Thomas. They even damaged the flower pots and the vegetable plantation near his house in an attempt to reach the crime spot.

The police have spread a security cover around the house and the ground near it to prevent people from entering the area.

The residents of Elanthoor are unhappy that their village is being demonized in social media for the gruesome crime committed by a few deranged people. They are demanding strict actions against the misinformation being spread about their place.

The residents say that Elanthoor is a place of tradition and rich heritage. They recall that Gandhiji had visited their village and pointed to famous followers of the Mahatma like K Kumarji. The village had also witnessed the beginnings of many Gandhian institutions. Elanthoor is also famous for contributing many famous personalities like actor Mohan Lal.