Kollam: Reports that a from a Thrissur-based non-banking finance company in Kerala have left residents of her hometown in disbelief. The accused, Dhanya Mohan, hails from Nellimukku in Kollam. Harris, the bakery owner near her house, recalls her as a person with calm and respectable behaviour.
According to him, Dhanya studied at St. Joseph’s English Medium School in the city. “After completing her software engineering studies, she moved to Thrissur with her family.
Her financial background seemed fine, and the house here is currently locked. She has three shops near the main road, which have been rented out,” he said. She visited the house a month ago and stayed for a few days, during which time she bought items from Harris’s bakery.
Harris recalls that Dhanya, known for her decent financial dealings, never asked for or took credit. According to neighbours, there is no information about her constructing a large house in the hometown. Neighbours are unaware of any land she might have purchased elsewhere.
She was regularly present in the hometown only until she was 21, they said. Meanwhile, Dhanya surrendered alone at the Kollam East police station on Friday evening. Dhanya was uncomfortable being kept for a long time at the woman’s station after her medical examination at the district hospital.
Many people, including relatives, gathered at the station upon hearing the news. When asked about the money, she pointed to a bag in her possession and said, "Here it is; take.