Kerala Killings: Cannibalism Suspected, 1 Body Was Cut Into 56 Pieces

A couple in Kerala who allegedly mutilated and killed two women in a ritualistic killing for ‘prosperity’ may have even eaten the flesh of their victims, the police said today, as shocking new details emerged in the case.Roselin and Padma were tied up and tortured, the police said. The women’s arms were tied behind their back and their breasts were chopped off and the blood was allowed to flow out. One of the bodies was cut into 56 pieces, an officer said. The body parts were found from three pits.

Though the killings were apparently meant as human sacrifice to end financial troubles, the police said there was also an element of sexual perversion and sadism in the grisly story involving three killers – the couple and their agent, Muhammad Shafi.The accused couple, Bhagaval Singh and his wife Laila, revealed during their questioning that ‘they consumed the flesh of their victims,’ police sources said.On record, the police said cannibalism was only suspected so far. ‘We have to find evidence to back it up,’ Kochi City Police Commissioner Nagaraju Chakilam told NDTV. ‘The forensic examination and evidence collection will continue today,’ he added.

Roselin disappeared in June, said the police, and Padma in September.Roselin and Padma were killed as a part of ritualistic sacifice.The police were investigating the disappearance of Padmam when they discovered the killings. The women’s phones were traced to Muhammad Shafi – the agent – who allegedly broke down and admitted to kidnapping them.Shafi is believed to have lured the women after contacting them on social media. Some reports said he had promised them money in return for acting in pornographic films.’Prime accused Shafi is a pervert. We’re investigating whether there are more accused and if more such cases happened. His motive was sadism and perversion,’ Mr Nagaraju said.The police commissioner also referred to allegations of Shafi attempting to rape an elderly woman. The injuries she suffered were similar, he said.

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