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The latest crime news from Kottayam district, Kerala.

CrimeKottayam30 September 2026

Woman killed at resort in Kozhanchery; death caused by neck wound

A resort receptionist was killed by a friend at a resort in Kozhanchery. The victim, Dilusha (20), a native of Kulathuppuzha, was attacked…

CrimeKottayam30 September 2026

CM Vijayan honours Head Constable for daring effort to catch smugglers of prohibited tobacco products

Chief Minister Vijayan honoured Head Constable Vel Murugan at the Secretariat for his daring effort to catch smugglers of prohibited tobacco…

CrimeKottayam30 September 2026

Kozhanchery resort employee murdered: Police book arrest of accused Githu, citing love rejection as motive

Police have registered the arrest of accused Githu in the murder of Dinsha, a resort employee in Kozhanchery. Police confirm that the motive…

CrimeErattupetta30 September 2026

Erattupetta Press Club Protests Attack on Journalist

The Erattupetta Press Club protested the attack on a journalist in Erattupetta. The attack targeted a journalist from E-News, Russell, who…

CrimePala29 September 2026

Youth sustains serious injuries in midnight clash in Pala

A youth sustained serious head injuries from a stick in a clash between youths in Pala. Two individuals, Rishnu P Nair of Ramapuram and…

CrimeKottayam29 September 2026

Elderly person stabbed to death in Kotamangalam; husband in custody

An elderly person was stabbed to death in Kotamangalam.

CrimePala28 September 2026

Three youths hospitalized after alleged attack with iron rods in Pala

Police have registered cases against about eight people following an alleged attack on youths in Pala. The incident, which occurred late…

CrimeKottayam27 September 2026

Stray dog attacks 15 people; dog captured, vaccination and sterilization stopped

A stray dog that attacked and spread fear to 15 people in various areas of Kottayam district was captured by the dog catcher appointed by…

CrimeKottayam26 September 2026

Youth arrested in Kottayam with MDMA, police say he was a key member of a drug distribution network

Gandhinagar police and the District Police Chief's anti-drug team arrested a young man from Thiruvathukal, Rony Roy (24), in Gandhinagar.…

CrimeKottayam26 September 2026

Dansasaf team catches drug smuggling gang after confrontation with police

The Dansasaf team successfully apprehended a drug smuggling gang that attempted to escape after attacking police officers. During the joint…

CrimeKottayam26 September 2026

Two arrested in Kottayam for allegedly defrauding people over discounted auto-rickshaws

Kaduthuruthy police arrested two individuals in Kottayam for allegedly defrauding people after taking money for discounted auto-rickshaws.…

CrimeKottayam26 September 2026

Couple arrested for snatching elderly woman's gold necklace in Kannonkur

Arrested in Payyanur, a couple, Tharammal Arjun and his wife Helois, were caught for snatching an elderly woman's gold necklace in…

CrimeKottayam26 September 2026

Theft at YouTuber's Home After Sharing Pooja Room Contents Online

A theft occurred at the residence of popular YouTubers Vinod Kumar and Madhumitha in Thammattukonam, near Nagar Kovil. The thieves broke…

CrimeKottayam25 September 2026

Kollam native arrested for job scam scamming lakhs from people in Kerala

Parvathi Maya Shaji, a native of Kollam, was arrested for allegedly scamming lakhs of rupees from people by promising jobs through social…

CrimeKottayam25 September 2026

Two youths arrested with 14 grams of MDMA at Maveliikara Railway Station

Police arrested two youths, Ananthu Saji (27) and Nithin (25), with 14 grams of MDMA at Maveliikara Railway Station. The arrest was made…

CrimeKottayam25 September 2026

Five-year-old girl attacked by stray dog at Medical College Hospital in Kottayam

A five-year-old girl sustained severe injuries to the neck and face after being attacked by a stray dog at the Medical College Hospital…

CrimeKottayam24 September 2026

Arrest made in case of cheating involving mortgaged nose rings

Kotamangalam Police arrested Minimal (48) in a case involving cheating using mortgaged nose rings. The accused is accused of cheating by…

CrimeChanganassery24 September 2026

Man sentenced to 31 years and fine for sexually assaulting minor in Changanassery

A court sentenced P.K. Shabeen of Ethithanam Kanjirathmoottil to 31 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹82,000 for sexually…

CrimeKottayam24 September 2026

Theft at Pallarimangalam: 11 Pavans of gold and ₹25,000 stolen

The theft occurred when the family members were out, having taken a relative from Nedumbassery Airport. During the incident, 11 pavans of…

CrimeKottayam23 September 2026

West Bengal native Zahidul Islam arrested with 2.2 kg cannabis for sale

Zahidul Islam, a 22-year-old native of Murshidabad, was arrested with 2.205 kg of dried cannabis intended for sale. The police found the…