Crime news in Kottayam
The latest crime news from Kottayam district, Kerala.
Custodial torture of tribal youth in Poonjar; CPM escalates protests
Custodial torture of a tribal youth occurred in Poonjar, Kottayam. The family stated that the victim, Abhilash, was injured at Kottayam…
Large cannabis seizure of 40 kg in Kottayam; drug trafficking busted in inter-state bus
Police seized 40 kg of cannabis in Kottayam. The drug trafficking was busted from an inter-state bus.
Tribal youth hospitalized after alleged police assault during KSEB cable theft investigation in Erattupetta
A tribal youth was hospitalized in Kottayam Medical College after allegedly being assaulted by a police team at his home in Poonjar…
Youths arrested with 36 kg of cannabis in inter-state bus near Erumely
Police arrested five youths, including Nandhu Rinojosh (27) and Anandu Rinojosh (28), with approximately 36 kg of cannabis in an inter-state…
Youth arrested in Kottayam with 1.5 kg of cannabis
A youth was arrested in Kottayam with 1.5 kg of cannabis. The accused, Muhammad Niyas (28), a resident of Chathianankulam, was apprehended…
Four individuals from Erumely arrested with 30 kg cannabis from a bus arriving from Bangalore
Ponkunnam police and the DANSAAF team seized 30 kilograms of cannabis from four individuals in a suit case carried by a passenger arriving…
Four youths arrested with 30 kg cannabis smuggled from Bengaluru via sleeper bus
Police arrested four youths, Nandu Renosh, Sharathkumar, Sharooq Khan, and Adarsh P. Raji, who were attempting to smuggle 30 kg of cannabis.…
30 kg cannabis seized from Ponkunnam, 4 arrested
District police teams, including the DANSAF unit and Ponkunnam police, seized over 30 kilograms of cannabis smuggled from Odisha. Four…
Adivasi youth files complaint alleging severe police assault after being forcibly taken from his home
An Adivasi youth filed a complaint alleging that he was severely assaulted by the police after being forcibly taken from his home. The…
Two youths arrested in Kanjirappally with MDMA and LSD stamps
Police arrested two youths in Kanjirappally during a raid conducted as part of 'Operation Thufan'. The arrested individuals were identified…
Theft spree targets construction sites in Kottayam
A theft spree has disrupted peace in Onamthuruth, Kottayam. Thieves are targeting construction sites, stealing electric wires from seven…
Dalit youth allegedly brutally assaulted in police custody in Kottayam
A complaint has been filed alleging that a Dalit youth was brutally assaulted while in police custody in Kottayam. The victim, P. R.…
Assam and Bengal Nationals Arrested for Theft of Mobile Phones from Sleeping Passengers on Train
Najran Sohail Raana, a resident of Murshidabad, West Bengal, and another individual from Morigao, Assam, were arrested in connection with…
Theft of electric wires reported in houses under construction in Onamthuruthu
Widespread theft of electric wires was reported in houses under construction in Onamthuruthu. The loss amounts to lakhs, causing distress…
Father and bedridden son found dead in house in Pala
Police found a father and his bedridden son dead inside a house in Pala. An investigation has begun, and the cause of death will be clear…
Police investigation continues into deaths of two women in Kottayam
The investigation found that the accident occurred after two men stopped on the road and talked. Police are continuing their investigation…
Accident in Pampady kills two young women
A scooter lost control after a car braked in front of two people standing on the road. The incident resulted in the deaths of two young…
Case filed against bus driver in Pampady over accident that killed two young women
Police have filed a case against the bus driver following an accident in Pampady that resulted in the deaths of two young women. The FIR…
Two women die after being hit by private bus in Pampady
Two young women died after being hit by a private bus in P, Kottayam Pampady. An FIR has been filed against the bus driver for rashly…
Brother and Sister Arrested in Drug Syndicate; Nitu Caught in Thiruvalla
Nithu S. Kumar, an accomplice in the case involving MDMA and ecstasy pills, was arrested in Thiruvalla. Authorities recovered over ₹20 lakh…