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The latest crime news from Kottayam district, Kerala.

CrimeAthirampuzha23 September 2026

Youth brutally murdered after being called 'Bhai'; three people, including a minor, in custody

The incident occurred in front of St. Aloysius High School in Kottayam's Athirampuzha. Three people, including a minor, have been taken into…

CrimeKottayam23 September 2026

Out-of-state worker arrested with two kilograms of cannabis in Kanjirappally

The district police anti-drug team arrested a West Bengal native, Jahidul Islam (22), in Kanjirappally. The arrest was made by a joint team…

CrimeKottayam23 September 2026

Accused sentenced to three years rigorous imprisonment and Rs 10,000 fine for sexual assault on minor

The court sentenced Sebastian, 56, of Thonakkara, Muthukadu, to three years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 10,000. The case involved…

CrimeKottayam22 September 2026

Middle-aged man attacks staff at Koyilandy Taluk Hospital

Muhammad Rafee, a resident of Nelliyottukunnu, attacked the staff at the Koyilandy Taluk Hospital.

CrimeKottayam22 September 2026

Tomin Thachankari to remain in Thachankari Jail; High Court hearing on stay of sentence postponed

Former DGP Tomin J. Thachankari will continue to remain in the Poojappura Central Jail following the sentence passed by the Kottayam…

CrimeKottayam22 September 2026

Government opposes plea to suspend sentence in illegal wealth accumulation case

The government strongly opposed the plea filed by former DGP Tomin J Thachankary to suspend his sentence in the illegal wealth accumulation…

CrimePala22 September 2026

Estate woman watchman found dead in Pala

A woman watchman from the Harrison Malayalam estate was found dead in Pala, Thrissur. An apparent suicide note was also found at the scene.

CrimePala22 September 2026

Woman found dead in Pala-pilli after alleged workplace harassment; search continues

The body of the woman was found during a search that began after she was reported missing from work yesterday. The complaint alleges suicide…

CrimeKottayam21 September 2026

Adoor SI suspended over ‘unholy nexus’ with history-sheeter

A departmental inquiry found that Mr. Jinu took along Sarath, who had been booked under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act,…

CrimePala21 September 2026

Police raid in Pala: 262 packets of prohibited tobacco products seized, case filed against housewife

Police conducted a raid at Ramapuram Poovakkulam, seizing 262 packets of prohibited tobacco products from a housewife. The seizure occurred…

CrimeKottayam21 September 2026

AISF District Secretary allegedly brutally assaulted by police at Karunagapally station

AISF Pathanamthitta District Secretary Sharath Lali alleged that he was brutally assaulted by police at the Karunagapally Police Station.…

CrimeKottayam21 September 2026

CPM Panchayat Member Among Six Arrested in Kottayam Murder Case

Six men, including a local CPM representative, were arrested in Kottayam for the murder of Shibukhan. The victim was found dead following an…

CrimeKottayam20 September 2026

KSEB employee's alleged misconduct against police in Kottayam

Police questioned a person for driving a vehicle under the influence. An alleged incident involving a KSEB employee against the police…

CrimeKottayam19 September 2026

KSEB Lineman Attacks Police During Breathalyzer Check in Kottayam

Injured police officers sought treatment at the District General Hospital.