Abhimanyu murder case trial gets under way with examination of eyewitness
The trial for the murder of SFI leader Abhimanyu has commenced in the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court. The prosecution has begun examining eyewitnesses, while the defense and prosecution clash over the scheduling of cross-examinations.
Why it matters
The case is a high-profile criminal trial involving political student organizations, drawing significant public and legal attention in Kerala.
Abhimanyu murder case trial gets under way with examination of eyewitness left Abhimanyu THEHINDU https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/y3goew/article71587716.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/SFI%20Leader%20Abhimanyu.jpg Harikumar J S 10721 Special public prosecutor examines Subin, who was reportedly with Abhimanyu during the fatal attack. He identifies the accused, including the one who allegedly stabbed Abhimanyu KOCHI The trial in the Abhimanyu murder case commenced in the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court on Thursday (October 15, 2026), with the prosecution beginning the chief examination of the first of seven eyewitnesses. Special public prosecutor G. Mohanraj examined Subin, who was reportedly with Abhimanyu during the fatal attack. He identified the accused, including the one who allegedly stabbed Abhimanyu. His testimony largely matched the statement he had earlier given to the police. The second eyewitness, Arjun, will be examined on Friday (October 16, 2026).
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