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A 13-year-old girl and three minor boys are accused of murdering a 74-year-old relative, Sivankutty, in his home in Karuvatta, Alappuzha. Police investigation suggests the motive was related to obtaining money for personal items, with the minors allegedly drawing inspiration from a film.
Police arrested Shijin and Anjana on 23 October 2026 for the murder of their four-month-old daughter, who died in Kuttikattoor on 1 October 2025. Investigators allege the father beat the infant while under the influence of alcohol. As reported on 25 October 2026, the police have filed an application before the Kunnamangalam Judicial First Class Magistrate Court seeking the parents' custody for further questioning.
An investigation is underway following the death of a woman who was allegedly stabbed by her son-in-law in Charummoodu, Alappuzha. The incident occurred while the victim was reportedly attempting to intervene during an attack on her daughter.
Preethish P Prakash was arrested in Kochi for allegedly possessing 32 grams of MDMA and attempting to murder two police personnel by ramming his car into them during an anti-narcotics operation.
The Thiruvananthapuram District Crime Branch arrested family caretaker Raveendran Nair in October 2026 for the alleged murders of seven Karamana Koodathil family members over 35 years to misappropriate assets. Following his remand in custody on 14 October 2026, the accused has denied involvement and alleged that the complainant committed the crimes. As of 23 October 2026, the investigation is ongoing with the accused failing to cooperate during evidence collection at the Koodathil residence.
A man named Prince was taken into custody by the Peerumedu police following the deaths of his wife and mother-in-law. The incident occurred in Peerumedu, Idukki district, allegedly stemming from a family dispute and a history of domestic abuse.
Police have arrested 19-year-old Nishanth and two other individuals, including his brother, for the murder of an 18-year-old woman named Nithya in Idukki. Investigators allege the victim was strangled and struck with a stone before her body was burned near the Pambla checkpost, following a dispute over marriage. The investigation into the suspects is ongoing as of 22 October 2026.
Three individuals, including Prajith S. (also known as Munna), were arrested on 21 October 2026 for the alleged stabbing of a Sub-Inspector and a constable in Njarakkal, Kochi. The attack occurred during the pursuit of a murder case accused, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing as of 21 October 2026.
Police are investigating the death of Kadakampally Biju, a history-sheeter, whose body was discovered with hack injuries and deep cuts near a coconut tree in Kadakkavoor, Thiruvananthapuram. Two individuals have been taken into custody as part of the investigation.
An Odisha-native woman was formally arrested by the Elamakkara police on 18 October 2026 for the alleged murder of her husband, Ajeeta Naik, in Kochi. The investigation follows the discovery of the victim's body near railway tracks in Edappally, where the suspect reportedly attempted to stage an accident.
Savithri, a 79-year-old woman, was found strangled to death in her home in Karalam, Thrissur, following the theft of 16 sovereigns of gold. As reported on 15 October 2026, her neighbor Rafi was arrested in connection with the crime. The case is under investigation.
Vijesh is accused of murdering his wife Vismaya and their four-and-a-half-year-old son in Valappad, Thrissur. As reported on 15 October 2026, the investigation into the incident is ongoing while the accused receives medical treatment in critical condition.
The Crime Branch Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigated the custodial death of 29-year-old Sreejith S R in Varapuzha, Kerala, in April 2018. Four police officers have been charged with murder in connection with the incident.
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