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Woman Found Dead in Sack Outside Kochi Home as Man Held in Murder Probe

Police say the 60-year-old resident confessed to striking her with an iron rod during a dispute over money.

Overview

  • Haritha Karma Sena sanitation workers discovered the body on a pavement beside a house in Konthuruthy, Thevara, early Saturday and alerted local authorities.
  • Police identified the suspect as K K George, about 60, who was found sitting near the body and was taken into custody and later arrested.
  • According to investigators, George stated he brought the woman home from near the South Railway Station before a payment dispute led to the assault.
  • Officers reported bloodstains at the scene and allege an iron rod was used, saying the suspect tried to stuff the body into a packing sack and then passed out.
  • The victim remains unidentified, and police say she is suspected to be a sex worker as forensic checks and efforts to confirm her identity continue.