{
  "id": 18142239,
  "title": "Pangappara Abhiram murder case: police suspect double murder plot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/pangappara-abhiram-murder-case-police-suspect-double-murder-plot",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T15:55:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/pangappara-abhiram-murder-case-police-suspect-double-murder-plot/article71666295.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Thiruvananthapuram City police have identified a double murder plot in the case of 17-year-old Abhiram, who was found dead in Pangappara. The police suspect that Abhiram's murder was part of a premeditated conspiracy to kill both him and another individual, but the second victim did not make it to the scene. This discrepancy has led the investigators to question the motives behind the crime. An Instagram investigation has revealed that several messages from Abhiram's account were deleted, and a cyber expert team is examining how these messages were removed and whether they are connected to the murder. It is suspected that the accused may have shared access to Abhiram's Instagram account with a female friend, whose possible involvement in the murder conspiracy is currently under investigation. The primary motive behind the murder is believed to be a relationship dispute, with the 17-year-old accused allegedly motivated by resentment towards his former girlfriend, who had become close to Abhiram's friend. Ananda, the third accused in the case, is also suspected to have used her Instagram account to contact Abhiram and lure him to the murder scene. A 16-member special investigation team, led by the Sreekaryam Circle Inspector, is conducting the probe with assistance from cyber experts. The District Police Chief submitted a report to the Additional Director General of Police, Law and Order, stating that there were no lapses on the part of the police in handling the case. Abhiram's mortal remains were cremated at the Santhitheeram crematorium in Kazhakuttam, and a large number of people paid their respects at his home.",
  "summary": "The disappearance of several Instagram chats belonging to the victim has added another layer of mystery to the investigation",
  "key_points": [
    "17-year-old Abhiram found dead in Pangappara, suspected double murder plot",
    "Instagram investigation reveals deleted messages, cyber expert probe underway",
    "Relationship dispute motive, Ananda accused of luring Abhiram to murder scene"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}