Was Chenthamara Found Guilty in the Nenmara Sajitha Murder Case?

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Key Takeaways
- Chenthamara was convicted after a six-year trial.
- The court validated charges of murder and destruction of evidence.
- Sajitha’s children were present to hear the verdict.
- Physical and forensic evidence played a significant role in the conviction.
- The court is considering the double murder case involving Sudhakaran and Lakshmi.
Palakkad, Oct 14 (NationPress) In the notable Nenmara Pothundi Sajitha murder case, the Fourth Additional District Court in Palakkad has declared Chenthamara guilty. This verdict was reached after an extensive six-year trial, during which the court validated all charges against him, including murder, destruction of evidence, and unlawful entry. The sentencing is set to be revealed on Thursday.
Sajitha’s children, Atulya and Akhil, attended the court to witness the ruling.
Chenthamara arrived at court by 10:45 a.m.
Previously, the children had voiced concerns that their lives would be in danger if the accused was released, insisting on the harshest possible punishment.
While the verdict was read, Chenthamara maintained silence and displayed no emotional response.
The tragic murder took place in 2019, when Chenthamara attacked Sajitha, the spouse of Sudhakaran, with a chisel in her residence in Nenmara.
Chenthamara was convinced that Sajitha and a neighbor, Pushpa, were the source of discord between him and his wife.
On the day of the incident, Sajitha’s children were at school, and her husband was away in Tamil Nadu.
Despite restrictions, Chenthamara repeatedly returned to Nenmara, ultimately committing a horrific double murder on January 27 this year, claiming the lives of Sudhakaran and his mother, Lakshmi.
According to law enforcement, Chenthamara fled into a nearby forest after the murders and concealed himself in the Mattai forest area of Pothundy. The Kerala Police initiated a manhunt and apprehended him, leading to his remand on January 29.
Following the double murder, the court revoked his bail in the Sajitha case.
The trial included testimonies from 50 witnesses, among them Chenthamara’s wife, who affirmed that the murder weapon was stored at home and that he subjected her to both mental and physical abuse.
Physical evidence, forensic analyses, and over 30 official documents played a pivotal role in securing the conviction.
With this judgment, authorities are also contemplating the initiation of trials for Chenthamara’s double murder case in Nenmara.