KOTTAYAM: I am satisfied with the double life term awarded to the ten accused of Kevin murder case, said his father Joseph. They deserved the punishment. I expected death penalty for them. Neenu’s father Chacko should also have been put behind the bars. Chacko is the main accused in this case. I will go forward with legal steps against him. I express my sincere gratitude to the cops who probed the case sincerely and the court who gave the defendants the due punishment they deserved. The main witness in the case Aneesh, friend of Kevin, said they got the punishment deserved for their cruelty towards my friend.

Meantime, former Kottayam S P Harishankar who monitored the probe said that he is satisfied with court’s verdict. Proving a case without eyewitnesses and with circumstantial and scientific evidences were a challenge for the investigating team. Kevin’s autopsy report mentioned his death as drowning. They had to overcome many obstacles to prove that he was forcibly drowned. With so many defendants in the case, proving the conspiracy was challenging. Chacko was acquitted as Aneesh was unable to identify him. I’m completely satisfied with the verdict. Joseph promised to react after getting the copy of court’s judgment, he said.