Kozhikode: Local BJP Leader Surrenders in Qatar KMCC Office Burglary Case Involving ₹8 Crore

Parappil Balakrishnan, a Koyilandy resident who had contested local body elections as a BJP candidate, surrendered before Kozhikode police on Wednesday in connection with the alleged burglary at the Qatar Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC) office in Al Thumama, where about 31 lakh Qatari riyals — roughly ₹8 crore, yaani about eight crore rupees — were allegedly stolen, The Hindu and Mirror Now reported. The allegations are yet to be proven in court.

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A local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader surrendered before the Kozhikode police on Wednesday in connection with an alleged burglary at the Qatar Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC) office in Qatar, where cash worth approximately ₹8 crore was allegedly stolen, The Hindu reported.

Source: The Hindu

The accused has been identified as Parappil Balakrishnan, a resident of Koyilandy in Kozhikode district. He had previously contested as a BJP candidate in the local body elections. Mirror Now also reported his surrender on Thursday, October 22.

Source: Mirror Now

31 lakhQatari riyals allegedly stolen

₹8 croreapproximate value in rupees (yaani about eight crore rupees)

According to the police, the alleged incident occurred on September 18, 2025 at the KMCC office in Al Thumama, Qatar. A group allegedly broke into the building, tied up the room boy and used gas cutters to break open the strongroom. The complaint stated that 31 lakh Qatari riyals were looted during the alleged robbery. These are allegations recorded in the complaint and have not been proven in court.

Following a complaint filed by KMCC leader P.K. Abdul Rahim, the Koyilandy police registered a case on September 15, 2026 naming six individuals as accused. The other accused were identified as 'Bombay' Shaji, Rashi, Salih, alias Bava, Hassan, alias Mammali, and Nisar.

Mirror Now reported that investigators have outlined alleged roles in the case, claiming some of the accused planned the alleged heist while others allegedly assisted in its execution. Police have not publicly announced further arrests at this stage, and the investigation remains active as they work to trace the remaining suspects and recover the stolen funds. All the accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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