Police should oppose bail to accused in Kumbakonam murder case: NGO

The police should remain firm and oppose the bail application of the two accused – Sakthivel and Ranjith – who figured in the brutal murder of Saranya, 29, and her husband Mohan, 31, reported in Chozhapuram near Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district on Monday (June 13), said Evidence executive director A, Kathir here on Thursday.

Speaking to reporters, he said that a fact-finding team from the Evidence visited Thulakaveli village and interacted with some of the family members of Saranya on Tuesday. The Dalit woman fell in love with Mohan, belonging to Backward Class community.