Tensions prevailed outside the Thiruvallam police station after one person who was arrested on charges of assaulting a couple a day ago died in custody on Monday.
Suresh Kumar (42) of Nelliyode was confirmed dead at a private hospital in the city where he was brought after he complained of chest pain around 11.30 a.m. He had initially been taken to a government hospital at Poonthura around 9.30 a.m., but was shifted after his condition worsened.
According to the police, Suresh and four others were taken into custody late Monday from Judgekunnu and booked on charges of assaulting a couple around 10 p.m. Judgekunnu, a picturesque locale, is known to attract several visitors throughout the day.
