Who was sentenced for Manorama's murder?

Adam Ali, aged 24, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 68-year-old Manorama.

What happened during the sentencing of Adam Ali?

Adam Ali attempted to flee the courtroom shortly before he was sentenced but was apprehended by police and legal staff.

What was stolen during the robbery that led to Manorama's murder?

Jewelry weighing six sovereigns was reported missing from Manorama's house during the robbery attempt.

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Life Sentence for Brutal Robbery Murder

29 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Man gets life sentence for robbing and murdering an elderly woman.
Convict attempted to escape courtroom shortly before sentencing.
Jewelry worth six sovereigns was stolen during the crime.

A fast-track court in Thiruvananthapuram has handed a life sentence to Adam Ali, aged 24, for the murder of Manorama, a 68-year-old retired government employee. The court also imposed a Rs 90,000 fine, directing the amount to Manorama's husband.

Ali, originally from West Bengal, made a dramatic attempt to escape from the courtroom just before the proceedings began. However, legal staff and police swiftly recaptured him. The murder occurred on August 7, 2022, during an attempted robbery at Manorama's residence in Kesavadasapuram.

Prosecutors argued that Ali, a migrant construction worker, entered the house with intent to steal, fatally stabbing and strangling Manorama before disposing of her body in a nearby well. He was apprehended at Thampanoor railway station while attempting to flee to his native state, with six sovereigns of jewelry reported missing.