Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Granite Slab Thefts Shock Kerala Town
In a town in Kerala, India, two granite slabs covering graves in church cemeteries were stolen on consecutive days.
The thefts have shocked the community, as cemeteries are considered sacred places of memory and faith.
Police are investigating and believe a group was involved, possibly using a vehicle.
The slabs were quite large, measuring about six feet in length and three feet in width.
The community is upset not just because of the theft, but because the graves are seen as symbols of remembrance and dignity.
Police have not yet found any leads or identified any suspects.
Two granite slabs covering graves were stolen from Mar Thoma Church cemeteries in Mallappally and Mankuzhipady, Kerala, on consecutive days.
The thefts were discovered when people arrived at the cemeteries for prayers.
Police suspect a group was involved, possibly using a vehicle, and that the locations were chosen deliberately for lack of CCTV surveillance.
The community is deeply upset, as graves are seen as symbols of remembrance and dignity.
Police have not yet identified any suspects or found leads in the investigation.
- Who
- Unknown thieves
- What
- Theft of granite slabs from graves
- When
- Consecutive days, latest on July 29
- Where
- Mar Thoma Church cemeteries in Mallappally and Mankuzhipady, Kerala
- Why
- Unknown, possibly for commercial value of granite
- Location
- Mallappally, Pathanamthitta, Kerala
- Number of Thefts
- 2
- Time Frame
- Consecutive days
- Stolen Items
- Granite slabs from graves
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing, no suspects identified
- Police Suspicions
- Group involved, vehicle used, locations chosen deliberately