About Nenmara double murder
The Nenmara Potheundy double murder case in Palakkad, Kerala, stands as one of the most chilling crime sequences in the state's history. Perpetrated by a man named Chenthamara, the series of brutal killings stemmed from extreme superstition and personal grudges. Believing that a neighboring family was performing black magic against him, the accused first murdered a woman named Sajita in 2019. Years later, after being released on bail, he committed another horrific double murder by killing Sajita's husband, Sudhakaran, and his elderly mother, Lakshmi. The trial showcased the chilling arrogance of the perpetrator, who showed no remorse and even challenged the court. Ultimately, the Palakkad Additional District and Sessions Court delivered a landmark verdict in July 2026, sentencing the accused to death in this rarest of rare cases, thereby delivering long-awaited justice to the grieving family and society.