KOLLAM: Police are now extending their investigation into people who attended the funeral of BSNL retired general manager C Pappachan, who was killed by a quotation gang. Pappachan was hit by a car and it looked like a convincing case of the accident until his daughter felt something out of place. She complained to the police which became crucial in the case.

Pappachan died on May 23 around 12.30 pm. The funeral took place on the 27th. The body was initially kept in a private hospital mortuary in Kollam and then brought to Pandalam Kudassanad, where the funeral took place. The police will investigate the chances of any of the accused attending the funeral ceremony on the day and talking with other members of the family.

Accused Maheen had attended the funeral. These visuals will be checked. Apart from Pappachan's relatives and friends, those who attended the function will come under the police lens.