T’puram: A man he wants in the case of the back-to-back chain chain was captured by the Kilimanoor police from the spiritual retreat center.
The police identified the defendant as Sujith, 40, from South Eroor in the Ernakulam district.
According to the police, Sujith was involved in two cases of chain connections reported on October 3, 2021, and January 14 respectively.
In both cases the victim is an elderly woman.
Ponnamma, 85, from Ayyapkavu Nagar was his first victim.
Chandrika, 69, from Mele Puthiyakavu was the second victim.
Chandrika even suffered a serious injury after being attacked by the defendant while standing outside his residence.
He suffered a fracture in his hand after the defendant kicked him.
The police identified the defendant after tracing his cellphone signal and examined the visual camera supervision.
His motorcycle was found left at the Paravoor train station in Kollam.
Immediately, the defendant was tracked at the Spiritual Retreat Center in Mururoor in the Thrissur District.
Kilimanoor Sub Inspector Vijith K Nair said the defendant was very aware of places in Kilimanoor when his wife came from there.
He in the past has lived here for five years and used to have a car workshop here.
Investigation was led by Kilimanoor Station House officers Inspector Sanooj.