Muthanga Cop Murder Case: All Accused Acquitted After 23 Years

The murder of a police officer in Muthanga dates back to the late 1990s, when the officer was found dead under suspicious circumstances. Over the next two decades, the case went through multiple investigations and a lengthy trial. In 2023, a Kerala court delivered a verdict that acquitted all accused, citing insufficient evidence to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The acquittal brings an end to the protracted legal saga, and the court has closed the file. The decision has raised questions about the efficiency of the criminal justice system in handling cold cases.