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Crime
Prime Accused in TN Express Murder Arrested in Manipur; Body Parts Found in Biryani Pot
✍️ India Today
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 01:33 PM
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The main suspect in the Tamil Nadu Express suitcase murder was taken into custody in Manipur, where investigators also recovered dismembered body parts hidden in a biryani cooking vessel.
Manipur police have arrested the prime accused in the high‑profile Tamil Nadu Express suitcase murder case. The suspect was apprehended during a routine check, according to officials, and is now in judicial custody pending further inquiry.
During the same operation, investigators uncovered dismembered fragments of a human body concealed inside a large biryani pot. Forensic teams are analysing the remains to confirm identity and establish the link to the ongoing murder investigation.
The suitcase murder, which shocked the nation after a passenger's luggage was found with blood‑stained remains on a Tamil Nadu Express train, has remained under intense scrutiny. The recent arrest and the discovery of body parts are expected to provide crucial leads that could bring the case closer to resolution.
During the same operation, investigators uncovered dismembered fragments of a human body concealed inside a large biryani pot. Forensic teams are analysing the remains to confirm identity and establish the link to the ongoing murder investigation.
The suitcase murder, which shocked the nation after a passenger's luggage was found with blood‑stained remains on a Tamil Nadu Express train, has remained under intense scrutiny. The recent arrest and the discovery of body parts are expected to provide crucial leads that could bring the case closer to resolution.