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Thrissur resident disputes viral image linked to fugitive Sukumara Kurup
A Kerala man has claimed that a widely circulated photograph attributed to wanted criminal Sukumara Kurup actually depicts his brother, who has been residing in Malaysia for nearly three decades.
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Karunakaran Menon, a resident of Thrissur, has challenged the authenticity of a photograph that circulated online in connection with fugitive Sukumara Kurup, one of India's most wanted criminals. According to Menon, the image is of his brother, Damodaran Menon, who has been living in Malaysia for approximately 30 years.
The claim raises questions about the accuracy of visual identification in high-profile criminal cases. Sukumara Kurup, accused of a 1984 murder in Kerala, has eluded law enforcement for decades, with occasional sightings reported across various locations.
The circulation of the disputed photograph underscores the challenges authorities face in tracking long-term fugitives, particularly when relying on visual evidence that may be decades old or difficult to verify independently. The claim by Karunakaran Menon suggests that mistaken identity could complicate ongoing investigations.
Authorities have not yet made an official statement regarding Menon's assertion about the photograph's origin. The case continues to draw public attention given Sukumara Kurup's notoriety in Kerala's criminal history.