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Two Kerala Women Killed in California; Repatriation Efforts Underway
Two women from Kerala, Anjana and Ann Mathew, died in California.
Officials have confirmed that their deaths were homicides.
A woman named Anila is being held by US police.
Relatives said the three women lived in the same apartment with their families.
They said Anila allegedly stabbed Ann and later hit Anjana with a car.
The exact reason for the killings is not known yet.
Union Minister Suresh Gopi said officials are working to bring the women’s remains back to India.
The remains may stay in the United States until investigators finish necessary procedures.
Anjana of Thrissur and Ann Mathew of Thiruvananthapuram were identified as the two deceased women.
Their deaths in California were officially confirmed as homicides, according to Union Minister Suresh Gopi.
A woman identified as Anila, reportedly a friend of the victims, is in US police custody.
Relatives said Anila allegedly stabbed Ann and later struck Anjana with a car.
Indian authorities are coordinating documentation and repatriation, but the remains may be retained for investigation.
- Who
- Anjana of Thrissur and Ann Mathew of Thiruvananthapuram were killed; Anila is in US police custody.
- What
- The two women’s deaths were officially confirmed as homicides, and arrangements are being made to repatriate their remains.
- Where
- The killings allegedly occurred at an apartment in California, United States.
- When
- The minister spoke on Monday and contacted the Consul General at 7:25 a.m.; the deaths were reported to relatives on Saturday.
- Why
- The motive has not been established; US authorities are continuing their investigation.
Key facts
- Victims
- Anjana and Ann Mathew, both from Kerala
- Suspect
- Anila, identified by relatives as a friend of the two women
- Location
- California, United States
- Official classification
- The deaths were confirmed as homicides
- Repatriation
- Funeral homes were instructed to complete documentation to send the remains to India
- Investigation status
- Authorities may retain the remains while further investigation continues
- Family impact
- Anjana is survived by her husband, Vijeesh, and their six-year-old daughter
Quotes
Suresh Gopi
Union Minister who discussed the consular arrangements for repatriating the remains.
“I spoke with the Consul General at the Consulate located in San Francisco, which has jurisdiction over California, this morning at 7.25 am. According to what he informed me, orders have been issued to the funeral homes handling funeral services to proceed with all the required documentation to send the mortal remains to their home country.”
deccanchronicle.com
“I am expecting an update from the Consulate later this day. Only after that will we know when the mortal remains can be brought or dispatched from there.”
deccanchronicle.com
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