Lakshman Maindan murder case : Cops recover weapons used by killers

Mangalore Today News Network

Udupi, March 11, 2016: The Police who are investigating into the case of murder of Lakshman Maindan of Kalaibail, Pitrody which took place on February 27, though have failed to make much headway, have recovered a knife and axe used to eliminate Maindan, inside a well. The suspicion is that at least two persons were involved in the crime.

Lakshman was found dead close by his under construction house at Pitrody in Udyavar on February 27. A worker of an ice plant in the vicinity who had  arrived to water the  under construction house had spotted Lakshman dead  with his mobile phone outside.

Though Lakshman’s scooter which was initially missing was later spotted  near Murdeshwara lodge,  the keys have not been found.

The family members of Lakshman who say he did not have any enemies as such,  however suspect this to be a pre-planned murder.

SP Annamalai has said there were some indications that the killers might be from other district.  Investigations are underway, he added.