KOLLAM: Sooraj, the prime accused in the Uthra murder case, has revealed that the snake was hit with a stick to force the bite. He also agreed that his sister was aware of matters which includes buying of the snake.

The investigation officers said there will be more accused in the case in the coming days. The investigation team has sought the help of a forensic team to collect the details of WhatsApp calls between Sooraj and his sister. The first call was to the snake catcher Suresh from his friend Eldho's phone. After the murder, he talked to friends via WhatsApp on his sister's phone to arrange a meet with an advocate.

Sooraj made his initial statement on the basis of the legal advice. On questioning him with evidence, the truth came out.

Pathanamthitta police has charged a case against Sooraj's parents and sister for domestic violence.