Tripunithura : Chottanikkara Police on Thursday arrested a 45-year-old woman for allegedly murdering her twin sister at a devaswom sathram.
The sisters and their elder brother, Sudheerkumar, had been staying in the same room at the sathram since Oct 29 for religious ceremonies.
During interrogation, Sajitha admitted to the crime, the police said. The police said Sudheerkumar stated that Sajitha had cared for Sabitha and there was no immediate provocation for the attack. Sajitha of Thalamunda in Kannur was arrested over the death of her sister, Sabitha. She was declared brought dead. The police found deep injuries on her face and other wounds on her body. She allegedly assaulted Sabitha without provocation after their brother went out and slammed her head against the floor, causing grievous injuries.
The police said Sabitha was taken to Tripunithura Taluk Hospital on Wednesday morning after she was allegedly found unconscious. Sajitha was taken into custody on Wednesday night on suspicion. An autopsy conducted on Thursday confirmed that Sabitha died from a severe head injury.