Real Estate Agent C M Sebastian Arrested in Bindu Padmanabhan Murder Case
C M Sebastian, a real estate agent, has been arrested in the Bindu Padmanabhan murder case in Alappuzha, Kerala. The crime branch is investigating the case, and an audio recording has surfaced revealing details of the crime.
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The audio related to the murder of Bindu Padmanabhan by Sebastian and his friend has recently surfaced. Broker Soda Ponnappan had revealed details about the murder to his neighbor Sasikala of Kadakkarappally four years ago. The crime branch is examining the audio, and the police have recorded Sasikala's statement. In the audio, Ponnappan describes how Sebastian and his friend murdered Bindu.
Ponnappan states that he introduced Bindu Padmanabhan to Sebastian and his friend to sell her property. When he realized that Bindu had money, Sebastian and his friend became regular visitors to her home. They used to drink together. According to the audio, after drugging Bindu, the two murdered her in the washroom. Sebastian had visited Ponnappan one evening with beat marks on his face. Ponnappan had asked him why Bindu had beaten him.
Bindu had been missing since 2006. Her brother, Praveen Kumar, filed a complaint with the home department on September 17, 2017. The complaint reached the Kuthiyathode CI office through the district police chief on October 9, 2017. However, the first information report was filed after 70 days, on December 19. Allegations were leveled that high-ranking officials had been covering up the investigation during this time. It was also alleged that two high-ranking officials had accepted bribes.
The arrest of C M Sebastian is a significant development in the Bindu Padmanabhan murder case. The crime branch is continuing its investigation to uncover the full details of the crime and bring all those involved to justice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is C M Sebastian?
C M Sebastian is a real estate agent who has been arrested in the Bindu Padmanabhan murder case in Alappuzha, Kerala.
What is the Bindu Padmanabhan murder case?
The Bindu Padmanabhan murder case involves the disappearance and murder of Bindu Padmanabhan, which occurred in 2006. Her body was found recently, leading to the arrest of C M Sebastian.
What evidence led to the arrest of C M Sebastian?
An audio recording surfaced in which Broker Soda Ponnappan revealed details of the murder to his neighbor Sasikala. The crime branch is examining this audio as part of the investigation.
When was the first information report (FIR) filed in the Bindu Padmanabhan case?
The first information report (FIR) was filed on December 19, 2017, after 70 days of the initial complaint being registered.
What are the allegations of cover-up in this case?
Allegations were made that high-ranking officials had been covering up the investigation and that some officials had accepted bribes during the investigation period.
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