The death of former Ranji Trophy cricketer K. Jayamohan Thampi took a shocking turn on Tuesday with the Fort police confirming that he was murdered. His elder son, Aswin, was arrested and a neighbour was taken into custody in connection with the murder. Aswin, who was inside the house at the time of the incident, claimed to be unaware of the death. Multiple head injuriesWhile the death was initially considered as one due to natural causes, the findings of the post-mortem report that revealed multiple injuries on Thampi’s head prompted the police to probe further. The Fort police also took into custody a neighbour who is suspected to have visited the house on the day of the murder.

Source: The Hindu June 09, 2020 18:11 UTC