Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan on November 24 visited the house of Karimadom Colony native Arshad who was allegedly murdered by a gang, including minor boys, a few days ago.
The 19-year-old was hacked to death in the incident that had taken place in the colony on November 21. Eight persons, including five juveniles, have been arrested in the case. Arshad’s brother Al Ameen was injured in the attack.
The deceased, who was a prominent anti-drug crusader in the locality, had faced threats from the drug rackets in the past, his family had alleged.