Kerala: Hubby, kin made accused in second chargesheet

KOLLAM: In the second chargesheet submitted in connection with the Uthra murder case, Kollam rural crime branch named Uthra’s husband Sooraj and his relatives as accused.
Charges involve domestic violence, breach of trust and destruction of evidence. Sooraj’s father Surendran of Sreesoorya, Parakkode, Adoor, mother Renuka and sister Soorya are made the accused.
The chargesheet said Sooraj married Uthra, a native of Anchal having mental fragilities, with an eye on her wealth. Uthra’s parents had intimated of Uthra illness to Sooraj and his family. Uthra’s family had given 3.5 acres, 100 sovereigns of gold and Rs 10 lakh as dowry. As Sooraj’s family mounted pressure for more money, her family paid Rs 8,000 per month to Sooraj. She had also been subjected to domestic violence.
Many times, she was brought back to her house demanding more money. Uthra’s gold and money was used by Sooraj and family. After Uthra’s murder using a snake, Sooraj’s family tried to hide her gold and destroy evidence. tnn