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Crime news in Kottayam

The latest crime news from Kottayam district, Kerala.

CrimeKottayam12 October 2026

POCSO accused hiding in paddy island caught by police in Thiruvalla

Police arrested a POCSO case accused who had escaped from the police station. The accused was found hiding in an islet within the paddy…

CrimeManimala12 October 2026

Son kills father by hitting him with head

Santhosh, a resident of Ranni Makkapuzha, was killed by his son. The police arrested Sachu Santhosh. The incident occurred at a house in…

CrimeKottayam12 October 2026

Drug gang's rampage and threats in Thiruvanvandoor

A drug gang created fear among locals with threats and vandalism in Thiruvanvandoor, near Changanassery. They threatened people with sticks…

CrimeManimala12 October 2026

Son kills father in Kottayam after drunken brawl

A son killed his father in Manimala, Kottayam, after a drunken brawl. The son has been arrested. The brawl was the provocation.

CrimeKottayam12 October 2026

Two-year-old boy dies after being hit by train in Mavellikara; mother charged with murder

A two-year-old boy, who was with his mother on the railway tracks in Mavellikara, died after being hit by a train. Police have charged the…

CrimeManimala12 October 2026

Son beats father to death in Kottayam Manimala

A son allegedly beat his father to death in Kottayam Manimala. The victim, Santosh from Ranni Makkapuzha, was killed by his son, Sachu…

CrimeKottayam12 October 2026

Son kills father in Kottayam; Ranni Makkappuzha resident Santosh killed, accused Sachu in custody

Police preliminary findings suggest the dispute, which arose after the accused arrived intoxicated, led to the murder. Santosh, a resident…

CrimeKottayam12 October 2026

Police file case against KSRTC driver for allegedly hitting bus with car in Kottayam

Gandhi Nagar Police filed a case against a KSRTC driver regarding an incident where a car allegedly hit a bus deliberately on MC Road,…

CrimeKottayam11 October 2026

Man found dead in nearby garden near house

A 40-year-old man named Mahesh was found lying dead in a garden near his house. Children were the first to discover the incident, and police…

CrimeKottayam10 October 2026

Man arrested in Kottayam over elopement from police station

Police arrested Muhammad Mahaj (24), a native of Thiruvananthapuram, who works at a hotel in Kozhikode. He was booked under a POCSO case…

CrimeKottayam9 October 2026

57-year-old sentenced to five years and fine in case of sexual assault on 9-year-old girl in Cherthala

A court sentenced a 57-year-old man to five years imprisonment and a fine of ₹10,000 in a case of sexual assault against a 9-year-old girl…

CrimeKottayam9 October 2026

Accused escapes from Kottayam police station during power outage, later apprehended with public help

An accused escaped from the Kaduthuruthy Police Station during a power outage on Thursday evening. The individual, a youth from…

CrimeKanjirappally8 October 2026

Attempted stabbing of bus driver on Kanjirappally–Erattupetta route

An attempt was made to stab a bus driver while the bus was running. The incident occurred on the Kanjirappally–Erattupetta route. Police…

CrimeKanjirappally8 October 2026

Accused arrested for attempting to stab bus driver in Kanjirappally

Police have arrested an accused in the incident where an attempt was made to stab a bus driver inside a private bus operating in…

CrimeKottayam8 October 2026

Three officials booked in Pampady Block Panchayat over alleged forgery in contract renewal

Police registered an FIR against three officials, including the Pampady Block Panchayat Secretary, following a complaint by a Scheduled…

CrimeKottayam8 October 2026

Investigation continues into Maasappadi case; questioning of more people to be conducted by SIT

The SIT will continue questioning the friends of Muhammad Riyaz today.

CrimeKottayam8 October 2026

Bike riders assault KSRTC driver near Krishnapuram, Kayamkulam

Bike riders assaulted a KSRTC driver near Krishnapuram, Kayamkulam. The incident occurred over a dispute regarding giving way. The driver,…

CrimeErumely8 October 2026

Thief who stole money and speaker from fruit stall in Vadasserikkara caught by police in Erumely

Police caught the accused, who had stolen money and a speaker by breaking open a fruit stall in Vadasserikkara, in Erumely. The accused was…

CrimeKottayam8 October 2026

Thief arrested in Kottayam for stealing cash, CCTV model, watch, and Bluetooth speaker from fruit stall

A man was arrested in Kottayam for stealing cash, a CCTV Wi-Fi model, watch, Bluetooth speaker, and knife from a fruit stall in…

CrimeKottayam7 October 2026

Sabarimala gold theft: Final charge sheet expected soon in two cases

The SIT decided that the government's permission is required for prosecution proceedings, following the filing of sections under the…