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False Brunei Sighting Revives Decades-Old Sukumara Kurup Case
A reported sighting of fugitive Sukumara Kurup in Brunei has reignited interest in the 42-year-old disappearance case, though authorities have since confirmed the lead was based on a misidentified photograph. The false tip underscores the enduring mysteries surrounding the decades-old fugitive saga.
29 Aug, 02:54 — 29 Aug, 04:42
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indian-expressMostly Factual2d ago
42 years on, Sukumara Kurup mystery returns with Brunei ‘sighting’ — and a photo twist
By Shaju Philip
Read full article →hindustan-timesMostly Factual3d ago
Decades-old fugitive saga gets a twist as new lead turns to be false in Sukumara Kurup case
A retired cop’s claim that Sukumara Kurup is alive in Brunei and a TV photo of another man have revived interest in India’s long-running fugitive mystery
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First report: hindustan-times · 29 Aug, 02:54|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h
