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Crime
Manipur Couple Arrested After 24-Day Manhunt in Train Suitcase Murder
✍️ India Today
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 01:19 PM
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Police apprehended a man‑woman duo from Manipur, ending a 24‑day chase linked to a suitcase murder on a train.
Manipur authorities announced the arrest of a couple suspected of involvement in a suitcase murder that occurred on a railway carriage. The duo was taken into custody after evading police for 24 days, bringing a high‑profile manhunt to a close.
The investigation, launched following the discovery of a dead body concealed in a suitcase on a passenger train, identified the pair as primary suspects. Investigators said forensic evidence and travel records linked them to the crime scene.
Police officials emphasized that the arrest demonstrates the effectiveness of inter‑state coordination and reinforced their commitment to solving violent crimes on public transport. The case remains under investigation, with further legal proceedings pending.
The investigation, launched following the discovery of a dead body concealed in a suitcase on a passenger train, identified the pair as primary suspects. Investigators said forensic evidence and travel records linked them to the crime scene.
Police officials emphasized that the arrest demonstrates the effectiveness of inter‑state coordination and reinforced their commitment to solving violent crimes on public transport. The case remains under investigation, with further legal proceedings pending.