Police rule out foul play in nun’s death
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The cause of death of a middle-aged nun from St. Thomas Convent in Vazhakkala, who was found dead at a nearby quarry on Sunday evening, could be ascertained only after a chemical examination report was obtained, said the Thrikkakara police.
A post mortem examination done on Monday on the body of Sr. Jessina Thomas, 44, from Idukki, suggests that she had died due to drowning in the quarry. There were no external injuries suggesting foul play. Samples will be sent for examination at the regional chemical lab here to ascertain the cause of death. The body was handed over to her relatives on Monday, the police said.
Nun found dead at Vazhakkala in Kochi
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A middle-aged nun from a convent in the city was found dead at a quarry in Vazhakkala South late on Sunday evening.
Sister Jessina Thomas, 44, from Idukki was reported missing at noon from St. Thomas Convent. By evening, the police got information that a body was found at the quarry. It was identified as that of hers, the Thrikkakara police said.
A case of unnatural death has been registered. The cause for the death can be known only on Monday, when a post-mortem is expected to be done. She was reportedly under mental distress, the police added.