In a chilling courtroom declaration, convicted murderer Chenthamara, found guilty in the Pothundi double murder case in Kerala, expressed no remorse. Defiantly stating, “Hang me if you want,” he showed no regret for his actions. The judge will announce the sentence on Wednesday, concluding a trial marked by revenge killings.
The murders of Sudhakaran and his mother Lakshmi were the tragic outcome of a vendetta that began in 2019. Chenthamara, previously convicted for another murder, allegedly violated bail conditions to carry out the gruesome killings. Armed with a billhook, he brutally attacked the victims, leading to a manhunt that ended in his arrest in a nearby forest.
The prosecution’s case, supported by forensic evidence, detailed Chenthamara’s alleged hit list that included several individuals. Despite witness hostility during the trial, the evidence proved decisive. The victims’ family demands the death penalty, expressing ongoing fear and the need for justice in a crime that shocked Kerala.
