Realtor Abduction and Murder Case Unfolds in Chennai

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A 65-year-old realtor, Mani, who had been missing for 20 days, has been found murdered. His charred body was discovered near the Tamil Nadu-Andhra Pradesh border, and police have registered a murder case. The initial probe suggests that Mani was abducted and killed over a financial dispute. The police are questioning four individuals, including Kumaraguru, the son of former AIADMK Minister N Balraj, in connection with the case.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mani, a 65-year-old realtor, was reported missing on January 7 and was found murdered 20 days later.
  • His charred body was discovered near the Tamil Nadu-Andhra Pradesh border by the Andhra Pradesh Police.
  • Initial investigation suggests that Mani was abducted and murdered over a financial dispute.
  • Police have registered a murder case and are questioning four individuals, including Kumaraguru, the son of former AIADMK Minister N Balraj.
  • The four suspects, Kumaraguru, Munusamy, Kandasamy, and Prasad, claimed to have taken Mani to Thiruvallur for discussions, but police suspect they abducted, murdered, and burnt the realtor's body.
  • Mani was running a real estate firm in Royapettah and had gone to T Nagar to meet some people on January 7.
  • Parvathi, Mani's wife, reported him missing, and the police investigation led to the discovery of the charred body.

Statistics:

  • Mani had been missing for 20 days before his charred body was discovered.
  • The police are questioning four individuals in connection with the murder case.
  • The investigation suggests that Mani was abducted and murdered over a financial dispute.
  • Mani was a 65-year-old realtor and the owner of a real estate firm in Royapettah.
  • The suspects, Kumaraguru, Munusamy, Kandasamy, and Prasad, are currently being questioned by the police.

Sources:

  • United News of India
  • HT Syndication
  • Hindustan Times