Police Plan Joint Questioning of Accused in Pangappara Murder

Joint Interrogation

The Special Investigation Team handling the murder of 17-year-old Abhiram in Pangappara plans to question the first and second accused together. The first accused is a 17-year-old juvenile, while the second accused is named Umar. The police have approached the Juvenile Justice Board to get custody of the prime accused.

Recent Custody Updates

Umar and the third accused, Ananda, were in police custody starting October 7 and went back to judicial remand on Monday. Authorities expect to take Umar into custody again for more questioning. During a site visit on Sunday, Umar told reporters he was framed and did not know Abhiram or his friends. Police stated that this claim was an attempt to mislead the case.

Missing Evidence

Contradictory statements from the suspects have made the investigation harder. The first two accused gave conflicting stories about where to find Abhiram's mobile phone and the belt used in the crime. Police have not yet recovered either of these key pieces of evidence.

Context

Joint interrogation is a common police method used when suspects give different stories about a crime. Finding missing items like phones and weapons helps build a strong case in court during criminal trials.