61-Year-Old Man with Violent Past Arrested for Murder After Half-Charred Body Found in Kerala

Oct 06, 2025 02:58 pm CST

Police in Kerala have arrested a 61-year-old man with a history of violent crimes in connection with a murder case involving a half-charred body discovered in Chowannur, Thrissur district. Authorities believe the killing resulted from a dispute over unnatural sexual activities, with the suspect allegedly setting fire to the room after the victim's death. The investigation continues as police work to identify the approximately 35-year-old victim.