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17-year-old student found murdered in Thiruvananthapuram; three taken into police custody

Police say an Instagram account was used to lure the 17-year-old to Pangappara, and several minors are being questioned in the killing.

  • On Monday, 17-year-old Abhiram was found strangled and stuffed in a sack in an isolated plot in Pangappara, Thiruvananthapuram, after being reported missing since Sunday afternoon.
  • Police are investigating an Instagram message that allegedly lured Abhiram to the site, with the murder reportedly stemming from a dispute over a romantic relationship involving a girl.
  • Authorities have taken several individuals into custody, including minors and an adult identified as Umar, suspected of assisting in disposing of the body.
  • Following the detentions, local residents and relatives staged a demonstration outside the Sreekaryam police station, accusing officers of failing to act promptly on the initial missing-person complaint.
  • The post-mortem examination is scheduled for Tuesday, while police continue investigating whether other individuals were involved in the crime beyond those currently in custody.
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Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd broke the news on Monday, November 2, 2026.
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