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Crime
Key suspect in Chennai suitcase murder nabbed in Manipur, police say
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 05:40 PM
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Police have arrested a primary suspect linked to the Chennai suitcase murder while he was in Manipur, confirming his involvement in the high‑profile case.
The law enforcement agencies in Manipur announced today that they have taken into custody a key suspect believed to be involved in the notorious Chennai suitcase murder. The arrest was made after a coordinated operation that tracked the suspect's movements to the northeastern state.
Investigators said the individual was identified through forensic links and witness statements that tied him to the crime scene in Chennai, where a victim's body was discovered inside a suitcase in 2023. The suspect had reportedly fled to Manipur shortly after the murder, evading earlier attempts to locate him.
Manipur police, in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu CID, confirmed that the suspect is now in judicial custody and will be handed over to Chennai authorities for further interrogation and trial proceedings. No further details on the suspect's identity or the exact location of the arrest were disclosed pending formal statements.
The Chennai police have welcomed the development, stating that the apprehension marks a significant breakthrough in a case that has drawn nationwide attention. They urged the public to cooperate with ongoing investigations as the legal process moves forward.
Investigators said the individual was identified through forensic links and witness statements that tied him to the crime scene in Chennai, where a victim's body was discovered inside a suitcase in 2023. The suspect had reportedly fled to Manipur shortly after the murder, evading earlier attempts to locate him.
Manipur police, in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu CID, confirmed that the suspect is now in judicial custody and will be handed over to Chennai authorities for further interrogation and trial proceedings. No further details on the suspect's identity or the exact location of the arrest were disclosed pending formal statements.
The Chennai police have welcomed the development, stating that the apprehension marks a significant breakthrough in a case that has drawn nationwide attention. They urged the public to cooperate with ongoing investigations as the legal process moves forward.