Thiruvananthapuram: The Police shifted Vasantha, a neighbour of the couple who immolated themselves accidentally amid eviction procedures in Nayyattinkara, Thiruvananthapuram, here on Tuesday.
Vasantha had allegedly intervened to expedite the eviction procedure, which in turn led to the self-immolation threat and the accidental death of the couple. Earlier, Rajan- Ambili, the deceased couple’s children had alleged that Vasantha had intervened to expedite the eviction procedure even before the High Court verdict was given.
State Minister Kadakampally Surendran, who had visited the couple’s children on Tuesday, had said that Vasantha would be taken into police custody. He said it would also be inquired whether there were any lapses from the part of the police in the unfortunate incident.
Soon after this, the Police reached Vasantha’s house and took her along. The police said she has been shifted considering her security and to avoid law and order issues in this situation. The disputed land where Rajan and his family used to live is along the boundary of Vasantha’s premises. After the couple’s death, many have been reaching the couple’s home. The Police have shifted Vasantha considering the widespread allegations against her and the Police in expediting the eviction procedure.