Ernakulam: The family of Mishel Shaji Varghese, a CA student found dead in Kochi on March 6, 2017, has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the letter, they allege inadequate investigation by the Kerala police and urge intervention for a thorough probe by an agency like the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to uncover the truth.
In a letter dated January 15, Mishel’s mother raised concerns over the Kerala police’s failure to conduct a proper investigation, alleging potential attempts to shield someone connected to the case. She also presented evidence indicating foul play and pointed out discrepancies in the handling of the case.
According to her, “There were blood markings on both hands, evident in the video recordings. A famous forensic surgeon commented that it was as if someone had pressed them down while she was alive. Similarly, there were deep fingernail markings on both cheeks as well as bruises on the lips. The hospital chosen for carrying out the autopsy was changed at the last minute on March 7, 2017. This is hinting at foul play in the postmortem report. Mishel’s watch and ring were missing when her body was retrieved.”
Expressing her plea for justice, Mishel’s mother invoked Prime Minister Modi’s commitment to the welfare of the girl child, urging his intervention to ensure a thorough investigation by an agency like the CBI. “I have lost trust in the Kerala police, as from the beginning they were going with a preconceived notion of suicide,” she said.
Mishel Shaji Varghese was discovered dead near Vembanad Lake at a wharf in Kochi under mysterious circumstances on March 6, 2017.
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