Murder of elderly man in Keralam’s Alappuzha allegedly by teen granddaughter, friends send shock waves
A 13-year-old girl and three minor boys have been apprehended for the murder of a 67-year-old man in Alappuzha, Kerala. The teenagers allegedly plotted the crime to steal gold and money to purchase luxury items.
Why it matters
The case highlights growing concerns regarding juvenile delinquency and the influence of material aspirations on criminal behavior among minors.
The alleged murder of a 67-year-old man in Alappuzha district in Keralam has sent shock waves across the State with the police apprehending the 13-year-old granddaughter of the victim and three minor boys in connection with the crime.
The minor accused, all from Paravur in Kollam district, were arrested on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) after the victim, Sivankutty, was found dead at his home in Karuvatta on Monday morning (August 17, 2026).
The teenage girl is suspected to have plotted the murder and it is allegedly committed by the other three accused who are her friends. They also allegedly showed the crime to the girl over a video call, the police said on Tuesday.
The teenagers had planned to steal gold and money from the house with the aim of buying a high-end mobile phone and a motorbike, the police said.
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