Quick Info
| Profession | Criminal |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 25/05/1946 |
| Age | 80 years |
| Birthplace | Cheriyanad, Chengannur, Alappuzha, Kerala |
Latest News about Sukumara Kurup
28/08/2026
Reports emerged claiming that Sukumara Kurup may be alive and living under an assumed identity in Brunei. Kerala’s Home Minister called the claims unverified and directed the Crime Branch to examine them, while police said the matter would also be checked through Interpol before any conclusion is reached.
27/08/2026
Fresh media reports suggested a possible Brunei sighting of a man resembling Sukumara Kurup, reviving long-running speculation about the fugitive’s whereabouts. Police, however, said there was no confirmed evidence linking the person to Kurup and that the claim remained unverified.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | P K Gopalakrishna Kurup |
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| Nickname(s) | Suku |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 172 cm (5' 8") |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Pre-degree course (failed) |
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Personal Life
| Ethnicity | Malayali |
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| Caste | Nair Community |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sukumara Kurup is an Indian fugitive associated with the Chacko murder case in 1984. | |
| 2. He grew up in a middle-class environment in Cheriyanad, Chengannur, Alappuzha, Kerala. | |
| 3. Kurup initially served in the Indian Air Force before becoming a fugitive. | |
| 4. To receive insurance funds, he staged his death through Chacko's murder. | |
| 5. Despite attempts, Kurup eluded capture and continues to evade authorities. | |
| 6. Numerous speculations regarding his location have surfaced since the incident. | |
| 7. He grew up in a middle-class Nair household in Cheriyanad, Chengannur, Alappuzha, Kerala. | |
| 8. He moved to Abu Dhabi in 1970 and assumed the identity Sukumara Pillai, rising in social and professional status. | |
| 9. He married Sarasamma at Sri Ram Mandir in Bombay before moving to the Persian Gulf. | |
| 10. Kurup initially served in the Indian Army Medical Corps before becoming a fugitive. | |
| 11. He faked his death once before by bribing an official to report his death while in military service. | |
| 12. The insurance fraud scheme was inspired by a similar case in Germany. | |
| 13. He fled to Madras after the crime and has remained a fugitive for over four decades. |