Probe into woman’s death in car blaze takes a new turn
The investigation into the car blaze that resulted in the death of a pregnant woman is evolving with new evidence. Police plan to re-interview the woman's husband after reviewing CCTV footage that shows her purchasing petrol before the incident. The case is complicated by conflicting claims from both families regarding the nature of the incident, with some suggesting foul play and others proposing a possible suicide attempt.
- ▪The police are set to record the husband's statement again based on new CCTV visuals and forensic findings.
- ▪CCTV footage confirmed that Sona purchased petrol on the day of the incident.
- ▪Investigators are exploring multiple angles, including allegations of planned murder and self-immolation attempts.
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The police probing the car blaze at Cheruvannur near Perambra that claimed the life of a 27-year-old pregnant woman are planning to record the statement of her husband again based on newly collected CCTV visuals and emerging forensic findings.Investigators said a detailed examination of CCTV footage from multiple locations confirmed that Sona, wife of Rajin Lal, had purchased a small can of petrol earlier in the day. The footage also showed her carrying the can while returning home late in the evening with her husband after visiting her maternal aunt’s house near Perambra and consulting a gynaecologist on May 15.Police sources said the latest revelations had added a new dimension to the ongoing probe, which had already been examining several unanswered questions surrounding the incident.
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