THRISSUR/THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Two Malayali ladies had been killed in California, United States, allegedly by one other Malayali lady who was their pal and lived in the identical condominium advanced, in line with their kin. An investigation is underway.One of many victims was recognized as 35-year-old Anjana from Mudikkode close to Mannuthy in Thrissur. The opposite was Ann Mary Mathew (40) of Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram. The victims’ households have alleged that each Anjana and Ann Mary had been killed by their pal Anila. In accordance with info acquired by the households, San Jose police have taken the suspect into custody and are investigating the case.Jerry Sam Joseph, a neighbour and household pal, stated Ann Mary’s household had acquired info that she had a problem with the suspect over a job-related matter. Nonetheless, Anjana’s cousin Vinod stated the household had not but acquired any details about the motive behind the killings.The suspect allegedly entered Ann Mary’s home and stabbed her, Jerry stated.In accordance with info acquired by Anjana’s kin, Anjana was killed after Anila allegedly knocked her down with a automotive. The killings reportedly happened round midday on Friday (US time). Anjana’s household in Keralam was knowledgeable in regards to the incident on Saturday (Indian time).Ann Mary had been residing within the US for round 10 years and was working as an engineer, in line with her neighbours. She was married to Pallathra Jacob, a local of Chingavanam in Kottayam, who can be within the US.Anjana had been working as a trainer in California for almost six years, in line with her kin. Her husband, Vijeesh, who hails from Vilangannoor close to Peechi, can be employed there. Vijayan Vilangannur, Anjana’s father-in-law, stated his son Vijeesh was extraordinarily distressed by the incident and was unable to talk to him.Thrissur collector Sikha Surendran stated she had requested Anjana’s household to submit particulars of the incident in order that they may very well be forwarded to the NORKA secretary, who would then method Ministry of Exterior Affairs (MEA) for help in bringing the physique again to the state. In the meantime, Ann Mary’s kin stated they had been awaiting additional info from US and that preparations had been being made to carry her physique again to Thiruvananthapuram.
