Periya double murder case
| Periya double murder case Kripesh-Sarathlal murders case | |
|---|---|
| Location | Periye, Kasaragod district Kerala |
| Date | February 17, 2019 |
Attack type | murder |
| Deaths | Kripesh Sarathlal |
| Accused | The accused persons include: former MLA and CPI(M) district leader K. V. Kunhiraman[1] K Manikandan A Peethambaran N Balakrishnan Raghavan Velutholi[2] |
The Periya double murder case or Kripesh-Sarathlal murders case[3][4] was a double murder case that occurred on 17 February 2019 at Kallyod Periye, Kasaragod district Kerala, India[5]. The murder was brutal Murder of Youth Congress activists from Sharath Lal (23) and Kripesh (19), Youth Congress activists from the village of Kallyod[6]
Murders
[edit]On February 17, 2019, at around 7:30 pm, Sharath Lal and Kripesh were riding a motorcycle along the Koorankara road in Kallyod (Periye), a rural area in Kasaragod district. They were intercepted by a group of assailants and brutally hacked to death. The killings, believed to have been politically motivated, immediately sparked outrage and led to widespread protests.[7][8]
The victims
[edit]Victims : Kripesh and Sarathlal (Youth Congress leaders[2][9][5]
Timeline of the Periya double murder case
[edit]In March 2019: The Crime Branch arrested A Peethambaran, a CPM local committee member, and C J Saji, his accomplice. However, there was widespread dissatisfaction with the progress of the investigation.[10]
In April 2019: In response to public outcry, the parents of the victims approached the Kerala High Court, demanding that the case be handed over to the CBI. The court ruled in favor of their petition.
In September 2019: The High Court’s Single Bench ordered the transfer of the investigation to the CBI, a decision that was upheld by the Division Bench.[11]
In December 2021: After the state government’s challenge was rejected by the Supreme Court, the CBI took over the investigation.[12]
In December 2024 :The court found 14 of the 24 accused guilty for their involvement in the 2019 killings of Youth Congress workers Sarathlal and Kripesh.[8][13]
References
[edit]- ^ "Periya twin murder case: CBI court finds 14 guilty including former CPI(M) MLA". December 28, 2024 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ a b "Periya double murder case: Court finds 14 guilty, including former MLA KV Kunhiraman". English.Mathrubhumi. December 28, 2024.
- ^ "Periya double murder: Court finds 14 guilty including CPM ex-MLA Kunhiraman, acquits 10, to award sentence on Jan 3". Periya double murder: Court finds 14 guilty including CPM ex-MLA Kunhiraman, acquits 10, to award sentence on Jan 3.
- ^ "Periya murder case: Parents withdraw plea". May 15, 2024 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ a b "Kerala: Two Congress workers hacked to death in Kasaragod". February 17, 2019 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ Service, Express News (December 24, 2024). "Periya twin murder case verdict on December 28". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (February 9, 2023). "CBI court issues media gag order in Periya twin murder case trial" – via www.thehindu.com.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ a b Sudhi, K. S. (December 28, 2024). "Periya twin murder case verdict: 14 convicted, 10 let off" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "CBI re-enacts attack on Sarath Lal, Kripesh in Periya". December 16, 2020 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ "Periya double murder: Two CPM leaders arrested, granted bail". May 14, 2019 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ "Periya murders: SC upholds Kerala HC order for CBI probe". December 2, 2020 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ Reporter, Staff (December 1, 2021). "Five CPI(M) workers held in Periya murder case" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Periya double murder case verdict today: Heavy police security in Kalliot". English.Mathrubhumi. December 28, 2024.