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Crime
Manipur Police Arrest Couple in Connection with 'Suitcase Murder' After Nationwide Manhunt
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 04:42 PM
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A couple was taken into custody in Manipur as part of the ongoing investigation into the high‑profile suitcase murder case, following a pan‑India search.
Manipur law enforcement officials have apprehended a married couple suspected of involvement in the notorious "suitcase murder" case. The arrests were made after a coordinated, pan‑India pursuit that spanned several states, reflecting the case's high priority at the national level.
Authorities said the duo was located in Manipur following intelligence inputs and was taken into custody without incident. The couple is now being questioned by investigators to ascertain their role in the crime, which has attracted widespread media attention across the country.
The "suitcase murder" case, which involves the alleged concealment of a victim's body in a suitcase, remains under active investigation. Police have not disclosed further details about the evidence or the timeline of the arrests, citing procedural requirements.
Senior police officials emphasized that the operation demonstrates the effectiveness of inter‑state cooperation among investigative agencies. They added that the investigation will continue until all responsible parties are identified and brought to justice.
Further updates are expected as the interrogation proceeds and additional information becomes available.
Authorities said the duo was located in Manipur following intelligence inputs and was taken into custody without incident. The couple is now being questioned by investigators to ascertain their role in the crime, which has attracted widespread media attention across the country.
The "suitcase murder" case, which involves the alleged concealment of a victim's body in a suitcase, remains under active investigation. Police have not disclosed further details about the evidence or the timeline of the arrests, citing procedural requirements.
Senior police officials emphasized that the operation demonstrates the effectiveness of inter‑state cooperation among investigative agencies. They added that the investigation will continue until all responsible parties are identified and brought to justice.
Further updates are expected as the interrogation proceeds and additional information becomes available.