The Chirayinkeezhu police on Monday arrested the prime accused in the murder of a 25-year-old youth at Choonda Kadavu near Aanathalavattom on November 22.
The arrested has been identified as Jayan, alias Auto Jayan (43), hailing from Kizhuvilam.
According to the police, the accused had stabbed Vishnu on the neck following an argument. After hiding at a farm in Attingal for two days, he escaped to Tamil Nadu with the help of Lal (51). The police have also arrested Lal. The accused remained in hiding in various locations in Tamil Nadu. As he was not using a mobile phone, the police had difficulty in locating him. A police team from the Chirayinkeezhu station monitored his movements and finally arrested him from Dindigul.
Published – December 23, 2024 10:48 pm IST