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Crime
1984 Murder Sparks 42-Year Manhunt Across Kerala, Bokaro and Brunei
✍️ CNBC TV18
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 03:53 AM
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A 1984 homicide has driven a 42‑year investigation that has taken law‑enforcement from Kerala to Jharkhand’s Bokaro and even to Brunei, as detailed by CNBC TV18.
A murder committed in 1984 set off a protracted investigation that has endured for more than four decades. The case initially unfolded in Kerala, where authorities began tracking the suspect(s) shortly after the crime.
Over the years, the hunt expanded beyond state borders, reaching Bokaro in Jharkhand as new leads emerged. Investigators pursued the trail across state lines, coordinating with local police and forensic teams.
The pursuit eventually crossed international boundaries, taking officials to Brunei where further evidence was sought. CNBC TV18’s recent coverage highlights the extraordinary length and geographic spread of the manhunt, underscoring the challenges of solving cold cases that span multiple jurisdictions.
Despite the passage of time, the case remains a focal point for law‑enforcement agencies, illustrating both the persistence of investigative efforts and the complexities involved in cross‑border cooperation.
Over the years, the hunt expanded beyond state borders, reaching Bokaro in Jharkhand as new leads emerged. Investigators pursued the trail across state lines, coordinating with local police and forensic teams.
The pursuit eventually crossed international boundaries, taking officials to Brunei where further evidence was sought. CNBC TV18’s recent coverage highlights the extraordinary length and geographic spread of the manhunt, underscoring the challenges of solving cold cases that span multiple jurisdictions.
Despite the passage of time, the case remains a focal point for law‑enforcement agencies, illustrating both the persistence of investigative efforts and the complexities involved in cross‑border cooperation.