Archive · 20 May 2025
Kaipamangalam Oracle Murder: Two Get Life
In 2007, a temple oracle named Shine was murdered in Kaipamangalam, India.
Recently, a court sentenced two men, Vijeesh and Jith, to life in prison for the crime.
The men were also fined.
Shine, the victim, was involved in an action council that opposed the accused's violent activities.
The attackers chased and fatally attacked Shine inside a temple.
The court has ordered a portion of the fine to be given to Shine’s mother.
Two individuals, Vijeesh and Jith, were sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2007 murder of Shine.
The murder occurred at a family temple in Koorikuzhi, Kaipamangalam, India.
The court imposed a fine of ₹1,60,500 on the convicted individuals.
The victim, Shine, was an oracle and was attacked after opposing the accused's activities.
The attackers used a ceremonial sword in the assault.
- Who
- Vijeesh and Jith (accused), Shine (victim)
- What
- Sentencing in the murder of Shine
- When
- March 2007 (murder), May 20, 2025 (sentencing)
- Where
- Koorikuzhi, Kaipamangalam
- Why
- Due to opposition to the accused's violent activities.
- Victim
- Shine
- Location
- Koorikuzhi, Kaipamangalam, India
- Date of Murder
- March 27, 2007
- Accused
- Vijeesh (Ganapathi) and Jith (Kannan)
- Sentence
- Life imprisonment and fines
- Fine Amount
- ₹1,60,500
- Motive
- Opposition to the accused's violent activities