Thiruvananthapuram Property Fraud: Two women arrested in Rs. 1.5 crore case; Thampanoor KSRTC terminal overcrowding causes safety hazards
Key Takeaways
- Two women arrested in Thiruvananthapuram for Rs. 1.5 crore property fraud using forged documents.
- Thampanoor KSRTC terminal's overcrowding causes safety hazards with 5,000 daily services in a cramped space.
- Man arrested for Rs. 2.65 lakh fraud at KSFE Kattakkada branch by impersonating someone.
- Thiruvananthapuram accelerates geotube deployment to combat Vettukad Beach erosion after sea surges.
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Two women arrested for Rs. 1.5 crore property fraud in Thiruvananthapuram
In Thiruvananthapuram, Merin Jacob and Vasanth were arrested for forging documents to fraudulently acquire property worth Rs. 1.5 crore while the owner was in the US. This case highlights ongoing property fraud issues in the city.
Thampanoor KSRTC terminal overcrowded, causing safety hazards and accidents
As of July 2025, Thampanoor KSRTC bus terminal in Thiruvananthapuram handles 5,000 daily services in a cramped area under 30 cents, causing congestion and two recent pedestrian accidents. Land allocation to private shops worsens safety for passengers.
Man arrested for Rs. 2.65 lakh fraud at KSFE Kattakkada branch
Samraj (45) was arrested for impersonating Vishnu and fraudulently withdrawing Rs. 2,65,112 from KSFE's Kattakkada branch in Thiruvananthapuram district. The case involved a collection agent aiding the impersonation.
Thiruvananthapuram accelerates geotube deployment to combat Vettukad Beach erosion
Following recent sea surges damaging a park, Thiruvananthapuram city corporation and state government are fast-tracking geotube barriers from Shanghumugham to Veli to protect the coast and displaced fishing families.