Summary: On November 24, 2025, the Kerala High Court confirmed life sentences for several people involved in the murder of Jishnu, a case that revealed shocking details of planning and violence.
On February 10, 2017, Jishnu was brutally killed in Karuvatta Village, Alappuzha. The attackers thought Jishnu was part of their friend Ullas's murder and wanted revenge. They planned the attack the day before it happened.
Jishnu, along with his brother Vishnu and friend Suraj, was attacked by the group while heading home. The attackers, with swords and other weapons, chased Jishnu, who tried to hide in a nearby house. Despite locking himself in, the attackers broke in and killed him.
"Attack and kill," shouted Sudheesh, the main attacker, starting the violent chase.
The police quickly started the investigation on February 10, 2017. They arrested the attackers based on what witnesses saw and collected evidence, including weapons and clothes. The Forensic Science Lab confirmed the weapons had Jishnu's blood, making the case stronger.
The trial included many testimonies, with 98 people speaking about what they saw. Important evidence included Jishnu's statement before he died, naming his attackers, and forensic reports connecting the attackers to the crime scene.
The Kerala High Court, with Judges Raja Vijayaraghavan V and K. V. Jayakumar, confirmed the life sentences for attackers numbered 2 to 8. The court rejected the appeals, confirming they were guilty of murder and attempted murder.
"The statement made by Jishnu to the first witness about how he got hurt is very believable," the court noted.
The court's decision concluded a case known for its violence and the careful search for justice. The sentences show how serious the crime was and the court's dedication to enforcing the law.
The case highlights the dangers of taking the law into one's own hands and the persistent search for truth by the justice system.
