In a chilling case from Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district, police have arrested six persons, including the victim’s two sons, for allegedly orchestrating the murder of a government employee by using a snake bite to claim insurance money worth nearly Rs 3 crore.
The incident occurred on October 22 at Pothathurpettai near Tiruvallur. The victim, Ganesh (56), was working as a laboratory assistant in a government institution.
Ganesh was found dead at his residence after being bitten by a snake on the neck while he was asleep. The death was initially treated as accidental. However, suspicion arose after insurance companies flagged the case.
Police said Ganesh had taken 11 insurance policies with a combined cover of around Rs 3 crore. Investigators also found that he had met with an accident a few weeks before his death, which further raised red flags.
During the probe, police examined call detail records and other technical evidence, which reportedly established links between Ganesh’s son and the other accused. The investigation revealed that the accused had allegedly procured a snake and used it to stage the murder as an accidental death.
Based on sustained interrogation and technical evidence, police arrested six persons so far, including the victim’s two sons and others who allegedly assisted in arranging the snake used in the crime. Further investigation is underway.
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