On the morning of April 22, 2025, the peaceful town of Kottayam in Kerala woke up to shocking news. A well-known businessman named Vijayakumar and his wife Meera were found dead in their home. This sad and terrible event happened in their house at Thiruvathukkal, a quiet and respected area in the town. Vijayakumar was the owner of the Indraprastham Auditorium, a place that many people in the community knew and used for big events. The news of their murder spread fast, and people all over the town were very surprised and scared. Everyone wanted to know what happened.
The bodies of Vijayakumar and Meera were discovered by their housemaid, who came to work early that day. When she entered the house, she found them lying in different rooms, and both of them were surrounded by blood. They had serious injuries on their heads, and it was clear that someone had attacked them. The scene inside the house was very upsetting. The police were called right away, and they began their investigation. They wanted to understand who would commit such a terrible crime and why anyone would want to hurt this couple.
When the police arrived at the house, they started to look for clues. They saw that some clothes in the house were torn, and the faces of the victims were badly hurt. This showed that the attack was violent and cruel. The police also found a billhook, which is a sharp farming tool, and they believe it was used as a weapon. They also found other tools that may have been used in the crime. One important thing they noticed was that the CCTV hard disk from the house was missing. This made the case more serious.
Because the CCTV recorder was gone, the police believed that the murderer did not want to be seen. This made them think that the person who did this knew the house well and had planned the crime carefully. The idea that someone came into the house just to kill them and removed the camera footage made it clear that this was not a simple robbery. It looked like the crime had a very personal reason behind it. The police started to question neighbors and people who knew the couple to find out more information.
Soon after they began asking questions, the police found something interesting. A man named Amit Urang, who used to work for Vijayakumar, was behaving strangely. Amit is a migrant worker from Assam and had worked at the house before. But he was removed from his job after some problems, including an incident where he stole a phone. After looking at all the facts, the police started to believe that Amit might be the person responsible. They decided to search for him and find out where he was at the time of the murder.
The police found out that Amit had stayed in a lodge near the Kottayam railway station the night before the murder. They checked the CCTV cameras around the lodge and the streets. The footage showed Amit near the crime scene, and his clothes had blood stains on them. This made the police even more suspicious. They went to the lodge room where he stayed and found some important clues. These clues helped the police believe that Amit was connected to the crime and made them more certain that he was the main suspect.
The police quickly arrested Amit Urang and started questioning him. During the questioning, they tried to understand why he might have killed Vijayakumar and Meera. Since Amit had been fired from his job by Vijayakumar, it was possible that he was angry and wanted revenge. This kind of personal anger can sometimes lead people to do bad things. The police also looked into whether he had help from anyone else. So far, the information they collected pointed mostly towards Amit, and they continued checking all the facts before making more decisions.
As people in the town learned about the arrest, they were both relieved and sad. Many of them knew the couple and spoke kindly about them. They said Vijayakumar was helpful and had supported many local events through his auditorium. Meera was also known to be friendly and warm. The thought that someone could harm them in such a cruel way was very painful for the entire community. People gathered outside their house, lit candles, and prayed for the couple. The mood in Kottayam was heavy with grief and shock.
While the police were looking into the murder, they discovered something more. In 2017, the couple’s only son, Gautham, had died in a mysterious way. His body was found near a railway track with many injuries. At first, it was thought that he had taken his own life. But Vijayakumar never believed that story. He thought that something was not right and had asked the courts to find out the real reason for his son’s death. He believed Gautham would never take such a step without a strong reason.
Only two months before Vijayakumar and Meera were murdered, the Kerala High Court had agreed to his request. The court ordered a special investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation, also known as the CBI. This gave hope to the family that they might finally learn the truth about their son’s death. Now, with Vijayakumar and Meera also gone, people started to wonder if the two cases were somehow connected. Could the murder of the couple be linked to the earlier death of their son?
The CBI visited the couple’s house and the crime scene to gather details. They spoke with local police and tried to understand everything that had happened. Since the same family had now suffered two tragic deaths, the CBI wanted to be sure that nothing was missed. They collected evidence from both incidents and planned to compare them. They also talked with relatives, friends, and others who had known the family for a long time. Their goal was to find out if the two cases had any link.
The police in Kottayam formed a special investigation team to study every part of the murder. The team was led by the District Police Chief Shahul Hameed. He told the media that they would look at all possible angles and not leave anything out. He said that the team would work hard to bring the truth out and give justice to the family. Post-mortem reports confirmed that both victims had died from strong hits to the head. This was done with great force, which meant the attacker had planned to kill them.
More and more people in Kerala began to follow the story. News channels gave regular updates, and the case became a topic of conversation everywhere. Many people were afraid because the crime had taken place inside the home of a respected family. It made them worry about their own safety. People wanted the police to act fast and make sure the murderer was punished. The family’s relatives also asked the authorities to give the harshest punishment to whoever committed the crime.
As the days passed, the police continued their work. They were careful with each step and made sure not to make any mistakes. They kept checking Amit’s background, phone records, and movements. They were also waiting for lab results from the blood stains found on Amit’s clothes and in the house. These results would help them confirm if he was really the person who killed the couple. Everyone hoped that the truth would come out soon, and justice would be given to the victims.
The case has now become one of the most talked about events in recent times in Kerala. It is not just a murder case. It is also a story of pain, mystery, and possible secrets that were hidden for many years. The sad part is that three members of one family have died in strange and violent ways. It has left people wondering what really happened behind the walls of that house. The answers may take time, but the search for truth is still going on with full force.
This murder case has also reminded everyone how important it is to have safety in homes and trust in law. It shows that even known people with peaceful lives can face danger. People in Kottayam are now being more alert and careful. They are also asking their leaders and police to make sure justice is served without delay. As the investigation moves forward, the story of Vijayakumar, Meera, and their son Gautham will continue to live in the hearts of many people in Kerala and beyond.