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Chennai police uncovered a gruesome triple murder case that began with a bloodstained gunny sack found abandoned in upscale Adyar on January 26, 2026. The victim was identified as Gaurav Kumar (24), a Bihar native working as a security guard at Central Polytechnic College in Taramani.
What initially appeared as an isolated killing escalated into a chilling family wipeout: Gaurav’s wife Munitha Kumari (21) and their two-year-old son Birmani Kumar were also murdered, with bodies disposed at different locations across the city.
The motive, according to police investigations, stems from an alleged attempted sexual assault on Munitha by the prime accused, Sikandar (33)—a fellow Bihar migrant and acquaintance who had helped Gaurav secure his job and provided temporary shelter.
When Gaurav resisted the assault, a violent confrontation ensued. The accused allegedly killed the entire family in rage, then attempted to conceal the crimes by dumping the bodies separately.
Discovery and Police Breakthrough
The nightmare surfaced when residents spotted a leaking gunny sack near a two-wheeler showroom on Indira Nagar First Avenue, Adyar. Inside was Gaurav’s body, bearing multiple cut injuries to the head and face—clear signs of brutal murder.
CCTV footage showed two suspects on a motorcycle dumping the sack around midnight on January 25-26. Tracing the vehicle and other leads led police to Sikandar and four others—all Bihar natives: Narender Kumar (45), Rabindranath Tagore (45), Bikas (24), and one more unidentified in initial reports.
During interrogation on January 28, the five confessed to the triple murder. They revealed the killings occurred around January 25 after the family arrived in Chennai on January 21 seeking better opportunities.
Bodies Dumped in Different Locations
- Gaurav Kumar’s body: Stuffed in a gunny sack and abandoned in Adyar.
- Birmani Kumar (2-year-old son): Recovered from bushes along the Buckingham Canal near Madhya Kailash junction / Cooum river area on January 27-28.
- Munitha Kumari’s body: Still missing as of January 29. Searches continue at Perungudi dumpyard and along the Cooum river banks based on accused statements. Some reports indicate it was wrapped in a sack and dumped near Indira Nagar MRTS station or garbage bins.
The child’s body was found amidst bushes, adding to the horror of the crime against an innocent toddler.
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Broader Shock and Implications
This case has sent shockwaves across Tamil Nadu, highlighting vulnerabilities faced by migrant workers in urban areas. The family, from Nalanda district in Bihar, had recently returned from a trip home before relocating to Chennai for work. Gaurav had been employed as a security guard for about two years prior but moved accommodations recently.
The fact that the perpetrators were also Bihar migrants—acquaintances who betrayed trust—has intensified the tragedy. Police suspect the group acted together, possibly under influence or in a fit of rage.
Opposition parties have criticized law and order in the state, linking it to broader safety concerns for migrants and women. The gruesome nature—bodies dismembered or concealed in sacks and canals—has sparked widespread outrage on social media under hashtags like #ChennaiHorror and #JusticeForGaurav.
Migrant worker’s killing in Chennai has turned out to be a triple murder. Police sources say his wife and two-year-old son were also killed. Five Bihar workers have been arrested. The bodies were dumped at different locations, while the search is on for the woman’s body in Perungudi dumpyard.
— Thinakaran Rajamani (@thinak_) January 29, 2026
Tamil Nadu: Bihar youth found murdered; 5 arrested, police hunt for missing wife, child
— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) January 28, 2026
As investigations continue, police are grilling additional suspects and searching for Munitha’s body. The case underscores the urgent need for better migrant support systems, safety measures, and swift justice in urban India.
