Kerala Police’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) has decided to interrogate Shemi, the mother of Affan, the prime accused in the brutal murder of five people in Venjaramoodu, Thiruvananthapuram, on February 24. Affan claimed during interrogation that his mother was responsible for the family’s massive debt of Rs 65 lakh, which he alleged led to his violent action. Investigators suspect that Shemi played a key role in handling the family’S financial affairs, borrowing heavily from both relatives and local loan sharks. Shemi is the only survivor of the attack, recovering from severe head injuries inflicted by her son. The brutal nature of the crime has sparked widespread debate in Kerala, with discussions revolving around whether violent Malayalam films influenced Affan’s actions. Many argue that the increasing portrayal of extreme violence in cinema may have played a role in shaping his mindset. The SIT is focused on unraveling the financial crisis that may have contributed to the tragedy, while experts continue to analyse the psychological and social factors behind one of the most horrifying mass murders in the state’s history.