Archive · 23 Nov 2025
NIA to Reopen Probe into Kerala Professor's Hand-Chopping Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is reopening the case of Kerala professor T J Joseph, whose hand was chopped off in 2010.
The first accused, Savad, recently confessed that the Popular Front of India (PFI) helped him hide for 14 years.
The NIA wants to find out if there are more people involved in the conspiracy.
NIA to investigate further based on accused Savad's statement
Savad claims PFI helped him evade arrest for 14 years
NIA seeks additional evidence and to identify other conspirators
Savad arrested in January 2024 after 14 years on the run
Professor T J Joseph's hand chopped off in 2010 over alleged blasphemy
- Who
- T J Joseph (victim), Savad (accused), Popular Front of India (PFI)
- What
- Hand-chopping of professor T J Joseph
- When
- July 4, 2010 (incident), January 10, 2024 (Savad's arrest)
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- Alleged blasphemy and radical beliefs
Prosecution's Stance
Defense's Stance
Role of PFI
Prosecution's Stance
Aided Savad in evading arrest
Defense's Stance
Denies involvement, claims Savad acted independently
- Victim
- T J Joseph, former Malayalam professor at Newman College, Thodupuzha
- Accused
- Savad, the first accused in the case
- Organization
- Popular Front of India (PFI)
- Arrest Date
- January 10, 2024
- Conviction Date
- 2023 (for 19 other accused)
