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Crime
Kerala Friend Arrested in US Over Alleged Onam-Related Murders
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 01:39 PM
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Three friends from Kerala were celebrating Onam in the United States when police detained one of them on suspicion of killing the other two.
Three expatriates from Kerala gathered in the United States to observe Onam, the traditional harvest festival that marks the homecoming of the legendary king Mahabali. The friends marked the occasion with customary feasts and cultural rituals, sharing traditional dishes and decorations.
Local law enforcement intervened after reports of a violent incident, arresting one of the three individuals on allegations that he was responsible for the deaths of the other two friends. Police have described the case as a homicide investigation, but have not disclosed the specific location or circumstances surrounding the alleged killings.
Authorities said the detained suspect is being held for questioning while forensic and investigative teams work to reconstruct the events. No further details, including possible motives or legal charges, have been released pending the outcome of the ongoing inquiry.
Local law enforcement intervened after reports of a violent incident, arresting one of the three individuals on allegations that he was responsible for the deaths of the other two friends. Police have described the case as a homicide investigation, but have not disclosed the specific location or circumstances surrounding the alleged killings.
Authorities said the detained suspect is being held for questioning while forensic and investigative teams work to reconstruct the events. No further details, including possible motives or legal charges, have been released pending the outcome of the ongoing inquiry.