State vs Unknown Accused — Srivaikuntam student murder case

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State vs. Unknown Accused — Murder of Sullan Madhan

Thirteen individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of Sullan Madhan in Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu, as of 26 October 2026. Authorities have also blocked 77 social media accounts identified as inciting violence related to the killing, which the accused previously confessed was an act of revenge.

Tamil NaduFIR

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State vs Gaurav — Perungudi stabbing case

A 26-year-old Nepali national named Ganesh was killed following an alleged dispute during a card game at a residence in Perungudi, Chennai. Police have launched a search for his roommate, identified as the suspect Gaurav, who is currently absconding.

Tamil NaduFIR

Under investigation

State vs J. Manikandan — Neelankarai hit-and-run death

J. Manikandan, a restaurant owner, was arrested following a hit-and-run incident on the East Coast Road (ECR) in Neelankarai, Chennai, that resulted in the death of a 62-year-old housekeeping staffer, Krishnaveni. The victim was struck by the accused's car while crossing the road on the night of October 24, 2026. The Adyar Traffic Investigation Wing has registered a case against the accused.

Tamil NaduFIR

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State vs. Unknown Accused (re: Murder of Parminder Singh Jhota)

Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was murdered in Mansa, Punjab. Following the takeover of the investigation by the CBI on 21 October 2026, four accused were remanded to judicial custody on 23 October 2026, and the agency continues to conduct searches as of 26 October 2026. The family of the deceased has refused to allow a post-mortem examination as of 26 October 2026 while demanding the resignation of state officials.

PunjabFIR

Under investigation

State vs Unknown — Killing of three Meitei men near Nongshum village

Three Meitei individuals were allegedly killed while collecting firewood near Nongshum village on 19 October 2026. Following the incident, security forces arrested 17 individuals linked to Kuki militant groups at the Mt Sinai camp on 24 October 2026, and the state government confirmed the non-extension of the Suspension of Operations agreement on 23 October 2026. As of 26 October 2026, the investigation into the triple murder continues with the state government pledging assistance to the victims' families.

ManipurFIR

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State vs Two accused — Abohar culpable homicide case

Ajay Atwal, who was shot on 27 September 2026, died during treatment on 19 October 2026, leading to a culpable homicide investigation in Abohar. Following the discovery of his body in Panjpeer Tibba, the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis sought an action-taken report from the Punjab government on 24 October 2026. As of 26 October 2026, BJP leaders are supporting the victim's family in their demand for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the murder.

PunjabFIR

State vs Unknown Accused — Srivaikuntam student murder case

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College student hacked to death near Srivaikuntam due to prior enmity: Heavy police protection provided as tension prevails

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