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Crime
Kerala Home Minister orders Crime Branch to verify reports that Sukumara Kurup is alive
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 10:37 AM
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Kerala's Home Minister has directed the state Crime Branch to investigate recent claims that the notorious fugitive Sukumara Kurup is still alive.
The Home Minister of Kerala has instructed the state's Crime Branch to look into circulating rumors that the alleged mastermind behind the 1984 murder of a schoolboy, Sukumara Kurup, is still alive. The minister said the reports, which have been spreading on social media and certain news portals, need a thorough verification by the investigative agency.
The Crime Branch is expected to examine any new leads, trace the source of the claims and determine whether there is any credible evidence supporting the notion that Kurup, who has been a fugitive for decades, is alive. No official statement has yet been released regarding the outcome of the inquiry.
Authorities have previously declared Kurup a most-wanted criminal, and his whereabouts remain unknown. The minister emphasized that any misinformation could cause public unrest, and urged the public to rely on verified information from law enforcement agencies.
The directive comes amid renewed public interest in the case, fueled by recent media coverage and online discussions. The Crime Branch is likely to submit a report to the Home Ministry within a stipulated timeframe.
The Crime Branch is expected to examine any new leads, trace the source of the claims and determine whether there is any credible evidence supporting the notion that Kurup, who has been a fugitive for decades, is alive. No official statement has yet been released regarding the outcome of the inquiry.
Authorities have previously declared Kurup a most-wanted criminal, and his whereabouts remain unknown. The minister emphasized that any misinformation could cause public unrest, and urged the public to rely on verified information from law enforcement agencies.
The directive comes amid renewed public interest in the case, fueled by recent media coverage and online discussions. The Crime Branch is likely to submit a report to the Home Ministry within a stipulated timeframe.