THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a shocking twist to the case pertaining to the murder of Thirupurathoor Puthenkada Joy Bhavan resident Rajan’s daughter Rakhimol (30), second accused Rahul has given statements against Akhil. He is the elder brother of first accused Akhil.

Rahul has reporredly told the police that it was Akhil who strangulated Rakhimol.

“Rakhimol was picked up from Neyyattinkara Bus stand. It was Akhil who first drove the car. In between the journey, Akhil and Rakhimol quarreled with each other over the marriage.

After some time, Akhil moved to the back seat and strangulated Rakhimol using a rope. After reaching Akhil’s house, I also strangulated her and confirmed that she is dead,” Rahul told the investigation team,” he reportedly told the investigation team on Saturday.