A 60-year-old woman, Saraswattee Mootia, was found dead in her plantation in Mauritius. According to the police, Saraswattee Mootia was strangled to death on September 18. Her body was discovered by her son, who reported that she had been gone for some time. An investigation was launched, and a suspect, Radhakrishna Mooneesawmy, was arrested on September 20. He allegedly confessed to the crime, stating that he was paid Rs 1 million by the victim's brother, Satyama Tany.
Radhakrishna Mooneesawmy, the suspect, initially told investigators that he had gone to the plantation to collect a commission for selling a piece of land. However, during further questioning, he changed his story, stating that Satyama Tany had approached him to kill his sister, Saraswattee Mootia. Mooneesawmy claimed that Satyama Tany was having an affair with his niece, Khoosboo Mootia, and that Saraswattee Mootia had discovered their relationship. This led to a plot to kill her.
According to Radhakrishna Mooneesawmy's testimony, Satyama Tany had offered him Rs 1 million to kill Saraswattee Mootia. He claimed that he had gone to the plantation, wearing a black jacket with a hood, and strangled the victim. Mooneesawmy stated that he had been informed about Saraswattee Mootia's daily routine and that Satyama Tany had provided him with information about her movements.
Satyama Tany, 53, and Khoosboo Mootia, 29, have been arrested and charged in connection with Saraswattee Mootia's murder. Satyama Tany faces a charge of giving instructions to commit murder, while Khoosboo Mootia has been charged with conspiracy. Both suspects appeared in court and were remanded in police custody. Radhakrishna Mooneesawmy was also taken to the scene of the crime to reenact the murder.
Khoosboo Mootia, the victim's niece, had initially spoken to the media about her aunt's death. She described Saraswattee Mootia as a kind and active person who took care of her own affairs. Khoosboo Mootia also mentioned that her aunt had been receiving medical treatment for diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol.
The police investigation revealed that Satyama Tany and Khoosboo Mootia had been having an affair. The victim, Saraswattee Mootia, had discovered their relationship, which led to the plot to kill her. The police are still investigating the case and gathering evidence.
The case has shocked the local community, and the police are working to bring the perpetrators to justice. The victim's family members have been arrested, and the investigation is ongoing. The police have not released any further information about the case.
Key points
- - A 60-year-old woman, Saraswattee Mootia, was found dead in her plantation in Mauritius. - Her brother, Satyama Tany, and niece, Khoosboo Mootia, have been arrested in connection with her murder. - The suspect, Radhakrishna Mooneesawmy, claimed that Satyama Tany had offered him Rs 1 million to kill Saraswattee Mootia.
