CPM leader Shajahan’s murder: Police nab all accused

Palakkad: Police nabbed all accused in the case over the of a local CPM leader Shajahan in Marutharode of Palakkad district in Kerala. The six more accused were nabbed on Tuesday evening, while two were under custody by morning itself.

The police have also retrieved CCTV visuals from Chanakaya bar in Chandra Nagar where the three of the accused gathered for drinking. The officials also took statements from the bar staff.

According to the FIR, political rivalry resulted in the murder of Shajahan. The victim suffered attack on his neck and leg, it said. 

Suresh, the person who reportedly witnessed the brutal act, named Shabari and Aneesh for the attack. He also said that his son was among the attackers. 

Shajahan’s relatives had alleged that he faced continuous threats from a person named Naveen but is not sure if he too was taken into custody by police.