Abhiram murder: personal enmity behind the crime, says main accused

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The main accused, a 17-year-old boy, in the murder of Abhiram in Pangappara claimed personal enmity as the motive for the crime.

The youth, who was taken into police custody to collect evidence, reportedly told investigators that Abhiram’s boyfriend was in a relationship with his ex-girlfriend and that he was bothered by their photos and videos being circulated on social media.

He allegedly intended to kill both Abhiram and his friend. For this, he allegedly planned to use Abhiram to bring him to the isolated location where the crime took place.

The confession apparently coincided with the emergence of CCTV footage showing the scenes before the murder, in which Abhiram is seen escorting the main accused along a footpath near the crime scene. The duo reportedly appeared to be on friendly terms.

Police sources said Abhiram might have been lured to an isolated area on the pretext of an interview.

During the collection of evidence and interrogation at the crime scene, the main accused allegedly confessed that he had taken Abhiram to a remote area. He also claimed that the second accused, Umar, reached the spot later.

However, the police have not yet ascertained whether Umar was present during the murder. Investigators are also looking into the possibility that the two accused may have planned the crime together and that the main accused is now trying to claim sole responsibility.

It is to be noted that the police are yet to recover the mobile phone of the deceased and the accused. The prime accused allegedly claimed that the phones were dumped in a nearby canal. The belt that was allegedly used in the murder has also not yet been found.

Published – 10 Nov 2026 22:23 IST