Police launch probe into alleged theft of evidence in 124 cases from Magistrate court in Kochi
Police have opened an investigation after a complaint alleged that evidence was stolen from the magistrate court’s evidence storage in Kochi. The FIR claims the missing items were taken over a ten‑year span from January 2016 to September 2026. Authorities will examine the alleged breach and identify those responsible. The theft is linked to 124 cases, prompting a forensic audit of court records.