The condition of Naheema Ali, a college student from Nadapuram who was allegedly hacked by a youth, has slightly improved. She underwent two major surgeries at a private hospital in the city.
According to hospital sources, reconstructive surgeries will also be required for the 20-year-old who is on ventilator support. The surgeries can be performed only after monitoring her response to treatment for two more days, they said.
As part of the investigation into the case, the Nadapuram police on Friday arrested Rafnas, who was under treatment following an attempt to end his life. Soon after his discharge from the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital, the police took him to the crime scene at Perode and nearby locations for gathering more evidence.
