The police are considering a joint interrogation of the accused in the Abhiram murder case

The Special Investigation Team investigating the murder of 17-year-old Abhiram in Pangappara is said to be planning to question the first accused, a 17-year-old juvenile, and the second accused Umar in connection with the crime.

Umar and the third accused, Ananda, who were taken into police custody on October 7, were remanded to judicial custody on Monday. Umar is likely to be remanded in custody for questioning. The police also approached the Juvenile Justice Board to get custody of the main accused.

During the collection of evidence at the crime scene on Sunday, Umar told the media that he had been charged in the case. He also claimed that he did not know Abhiram or his friends. However, the police insisted that the accused was trying to misrepresent the investigation.

According to official sources, the investigation was complicated by contradictions in the statements of the accused. The first and second accused allegedly gave conflicting statements regarding the whereabouts of Abhiram’s mobile phone and the belt allegedly used in the murder. Both items, which are considered crucial evidence in the case, have not yet been recovered.

Published – 9 Nov 2026 22:25 IST