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Crime
Thrissur Police Arrest Accused in 30-Year-Old Martha Murder After Bail Jump
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 06:46 AM
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Kerala police have taken into custody the suspect who fled while on bail in the three‑decade‑old Martha murder case in Thrissur.
The Thrissur district police announced that the accused in the thirty‑year‑old murder of a woman identified as Martha has been arrested after absconding while out on bail. The arrest was made following a coordinated operation by investigators who tracked the suspect after he failed to appear for scheduled court proceedings.
The murder, which took place three decades ago, remained a cold case for many years. Recent investigative efforts revived the probe, leading to the filing of charges and the granting of bail to the accused pending trial.
According to police statements, the suspect violated the terms of his bail and disappeared, prompting a renewed manhunt. Authorities located him in the state and seized him without incident. The accused will now be presented before the court to face the pending murder charge.
Legal experts note that breaching bail conditions can result in immediate custody and may affect the terms of any future bail applications. The case is expected to proceed to trial later this year.
The murder, which took place three decades ago, remained a cold case for many years. Recent investigative efforts revived the probe, leading to the filing of charges and the granting of bail to the accused pending trial.
According to police statements, the suspect violated the terms of his bail and disappeared, prompting a renewed manhunt. Authorities located him in the state and seized him without incident. The accused will now be presented before the court to face the pending murder charge.
Legal experts note that breaching bail conditions can result in immediate custody and may affect the terms of any future bail applications. The case is expected to proceed to trial later this year.