Police arrest fifth suspect in Hemachandran murder case
Police have arrested a fifth suspect, Leeba, in connection with the 2024 kidnapping and murder of businessman Hemachandran. The investigation revealed the victim was lured into a honey trap and killed, with his body later discovered in a forest in Tamil Nadu.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to dismantle criminal networks involved in extortion and violent crime in Kerala.
The Medical College police on Sunday (June 28, 2026) arrested the fifth suspect in the case related to the kidnap and murder of Hemachandran, a Kozhikode-based businessman and a native of Sulthan Bathery, over some alleged financial deals.
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