Police in Kottayam arrested two people allegedly linked to a baby-selling racket targeting pregnant women from other states. According to the report, the suspects allegedly approached women with promises of safe adoption arrangements and attempted to sell newborn babies. Police continued investigating the case to identify other people who may have been involved.
Kerala Police arrested a suspect linked to a theft gang accused of stealing large quantities of gold from residential quarters. The investigation reportedly involved thefts from Rubber Board employees’ quarters and doctors’ quarters, with police tracing the wider network and investigating how the suspects operated across different locations.
Police solved a 39-year-old murder case in Kaduthuruthy after arresting a man who had reportedly been living under a false identity for decades. The breakthrough highlights the police investigation into an old case and their efforts to trace suspects even after many years.
A major anti-drug operation in Kottayam district resulted in the arrest of seven people. Police recovered narcotic substances and also found a register containing details believed to be connected with buyers. The investigation focused on identifying the wider drug distribution network operating across Kottayam and Kanjirappally.
Four suspects wanted in connection with the murder of alleged gang leader Aluva Athul in Karunagappally were arrested near Murikkumvayal in Mundakayam. Police tracked the group after they fled from Kollam and attempted to move towards Tamil Nadu. The suspects were eventually caught after their vehicle became stuck on a narrow road, with assistance from local residents.
