Published 11:28 IST, January 10th 2024

BREAKING | First Accused in 'TJ Joseph Hand-Chopping Case' Arrested From Kerala's Kannur

TJ Joseph Hand-Chopping Case: NIA nabbed Savad, the first accused in the sensational Proffessor TJ Joseph hand-chopping case, 13 years after the incident.

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TJ Joseph Hand-Chopping Case: In a massive breakthrough, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday nabbed Savad Meerankutty, the first accused in the sensational Proffessor TJ Joseph hand-chopping case, 13 years after the incident. Probe agency's Fugitive Tracking Team raided a house in Mattannur and arrested the key accused. Last year, the NIA had announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh for information on Savad. According to reports, the accused has been absconding ever since the incident which happened on July 4, 2010. 

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11:28 IST, January 10th 2024