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Crime news in Kottayam

The latest crime news from Kottayam district, Kerala.

CrimeChanganassery7 days ago

Three found dead in Changanassery; note suggests debt of ₹3 lakh

Three people were found dead inside a house near Changanassery S B College. The deceased, Sajju Antony, his wife Anu, and son Sabin, were…

CrimeChanganassery7 days ago

Father, Mother, Son Found Dead in Police House in Changanassery

A suicide note was found at the police house.

CrimeChanganassery7 days ago

Son dies by hanging after father and mother commit suicide in Changanassery

A man died by hanging in Changanassery after his father and mother committed suicide due to debt.

CrimeChanganassery7 days ago

Three people from a family found dead inside a house in Changanassery

Three people from a family were found dead inside a house in Changanassery. Police are continuing the investigation based on a preliminary…

CrimeKottayam7 days ago

260 cases registered during night police check in Kottayam district; 143 cases for drunk driving

Police registered 260 cases in various violations during the night combing check in the district. Among these, 143 cases were registered for…

CrimeKottayam7 days ago

Three arrested in Thrikkodithanam for assaulting youth, causing skull fracture

Thrikkodithanam police arrested three individuals in connection with the case of assaulting a youth and causing a skull fracture at the…

CrimeKidangoor7 days ago

Wife dies in accident after car loses control in backyard

A car lost control while being reversed, causing the death of Shobhana Kumari (66), wife of Muralidharan Pillai. The accident occurred in…

CrimeKottayam7 days ago

Woman Dies After Being Run Over by Car in Kidangoor

A 66-year-old woman, Shobhana Kumari, died after being run over by a car in her own yard in Kidangoor.

CrimeKottayam30 October 2026

Fisherman Stabbed During Altercation at Sea

An altercation occurred between fishermen while fishing at sea. Sujith, a resident of Palluruthy, was stabbed during the dispute. He was…

CrimePonkunnam30 October 2026

Theft at liquor shop in Ponkunnam

Theft occurred at a liquor shop in Ponkunnam. The thieves reportedly stole items by passing a rod through a gap in the shop's wall. CCTV…

CrimeKottayam29 October 2026

Investigation moves to test former clerk Akhil Vargheesan on 2.40 crore theft from Kottayam Municipality fund

The Vigilance court received a report stating that efforts are underway to test former clerk Akhil C. Vargheesan, the first accused,…

CrimeChanganassery29 October 2026

Plus One student brutally assaulted after rejecting a classmate's love proposal

A Plus One student was brutally assaulted after rejecting a classmate's love proposal. The victim's mother alleged that another male friend…

CrimeKottayam29 October 2026

Young man found dead in Kottayam house; body estimated two days old

A young man named Lalu was found dead in a house near Kollad Padashekhara in Kottayam. Police found the body in a house near the Kottayam…

CrimeKottayam28 October 2026

Theft attempt at Cardiology Department of Kottayam Medical College

A theft attempt occurred at the Cardiology department of Kottayam Medical College Hospital during the day. An unknown person entered a room…

CrimeKottayam27 October 2026

RTO strengthens checks in Kottayam over minors driving vehicles

The Motor Vehicles Department is intensifying checks in Kottayam to prevent minors from driving vehicles on the streets. According to…

CrimeManimala27 October 2026

Manimala resident arrested in Ranni for smashing KSRTC bus window

Police arrested Nithin Leju (21), a resident of Angadi Karinkutti Manimala Kalayil, in Ranni. He was arrested after smashing the rear window…

CrimeKottayam27 October 2026

Youth sentenced to 90 days imprisonment for failing to pay compensation for accident injuries

The Kottayam M.A.C.T. Tribunal sentenced a youth to 90 days imprisonment for failing to pay compensation for injuries sustained in a motor…

CrimeKottayam27 October 2026

Drug gangs plan large-scale drug supply targeting pilgrims and workers in Erumely

Police report that drug gangs are actively attempting to supply large quantities of drugs in Erumely, ahead of the Mandala-Makara Vilakku…

CrimeKottayam26 October 2026

Theft and anti-social activities increase in Onamthuruth; locals fear going out at night

Locals in Onamthuruth, Neendoor Grama Panchayat, reported an increase in nighttime theft and anti-social activities. They stated that thefts…

CrimeKottayam26 October 2026

Tribal youth alleges custodial torture by Erattupetta police in Kottayam

A tribal youth and KSEB employee, Abhilash, has filed a complaint against the Erattupetta police alleging custodial torture. Abhilash, a…