Fisherman’s death on Jalaripeta beach not murder: SIT
A Special Investigation Team has concluded that the death of a fisherman on Jalaripeta beach was a suicide rather than a murder. The investigation involved extensive CCTV analysis and witness interviews to rule out foul play.
Why it matters
This case demonstrates the importance of thorough forensic and digital evidence gathering in resolving suspicious death investigations.
The mystery surrounding the death of a 30-year-old fisherman, Mylapalli Chanti, whose body was found with injuries to his face and a rope tied around his neck at Jalaripeta beach on September 7, has been solved.
After more than a month of investigation and questioning, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) established that the death was not a murder. The circumstances indicate that he died by self-strangulation, while reportedly in a disturbed state of mind, the police said.
The deceased, Mylapalli Chanti, a resident of Paindorapeta under One Town, was a native of Vizianagaram district. Following a complaint from his sister, M. Appalakonda, the One Town police initially registered a murder case and launched an investigation.
During the investigation, the One Town police questioned around 50 people, examined CCTV footage in the area and analysed call data.
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