PATHANAMTHITTA: Bhagawal Singh who was arrested for human sacrifice case of two women is an active CPM worker. Singh, who is also a haiku poet, has shared many posts related to the party including those from the party newspaper. At the same time, some of the locals say he is no longer an active party worker. He provided treatment in a building built by the panchayat under the People’s planning scheme. Bhagawal Singh was actively involved in activities related to public library and other cultural associations. Locals also say that he conducted poetry workshops.

Bhagawal Singh's house is located in an isolated place in Elanthur. Overgrown grass covers the area around the house and there is a sacred grove at the entrance to the house. He divorced his first wife fifteen years ago. It is reported that his current wife Laila is a native of Elanthur. He has a son and a daughter from his first marriage. Both are abroad.

At the same time, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the murders that occurred in Elanthur shocks the human conscience. Only those with a sick mentality can engage in such acts. He said that such evil practices and black magic can only be seen as a challenge to civilized society.