The murder case of businessman Niyamat has taken a new turn with the sources revealing fresh details about the accused and the possible motive behind the crime. Three individuals arrested in the case, including the victim’s business partner and two students, have now been remanded to 90 days of judicial custody by the magistrate of Alandur District Court.
According to sources, the prime accused has been identified as Muntaqeem Ahmed, son of Munir Ahmed and a resident of Dollygunj, Sri Vijaya Puram. He is also the associate of a petrol bunk in Bhatubasti. Police allege that Muntaqeem was the mastermind behind the crime and played a central role in plotting Niyamat’s murder. Alongside him, two students of SRM University, Ayan Ahmed, and Sufiyan Ahmed, son of Suleman (Patwari), both residents from the Andaman community, have also been implicated in the case.
Sources further confirmed that two other suspects, identified as Niyas Ali and Krish, are still absconding.
The main accused, Muntaqeem Ahmed, along with Ayan Ahamed and Sufiyan Ahamed, were arrested by police on October 3. During interrogation, they confessed to the crime and were subsequently remanded to 90 days of judicial custody by the Hon’ble Judge of Alandur District Court. Sources revealed that the trio strangulated Niyamat inside a Baleno car owned by Sufiyan before transporting the body to Odisha, where it was disposed of in a river.
The crime itself, described as a meticulously planned operation, involved luring Niyamat, intoxicating him with alcohol, and later killing him. His body was then concealed in a vehicle and transported to Odisha, where it was disposed of in a waterbody in an effort to erase evidence. Kilambakkam police, who are leading the investigation, have pieced together the chain of events through digital surveillance, interrogation, and tracking of financial and travel links.
During the early phase of the investigation, the accused attempted to evade detection by leaving behind their original phones and using new devices and SIM cards to communicate. This calculated move was meant to obscure their digital footprints, making it difficult for investigators to trace their involvement. Despite these efforts, the sustained probe led to breakthroughs that culminated in multiple arrests.
For the families connected to the case, the revelations have raised troubling questions about how personal disputes and financial ties may have intersected to result in such a crime. The case has come as a shock at the extent of planning and the number of people allegedly involved, including students who were pursuing higher education in Chennai.
With two suspects still on the run, the case remains far from closed. The Kilambakkam police continue to probe the larger network of associations and motives, aiming to ensure that all those responsible are brought before the law. The case has gripped both the islands and mainland, highlighting the disturbing reach of personal greed that escalated into a cross-state crime.
