The Kayamkulam police on Wednesday took three persons into custody in connection with the murder of a Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) activist at Krishnapuram near Kayamkulam.
Ambadi (21) of Puthuppally in Kayamkulam was hacked to death on Tuesday evening. In a statement issued here, the police identified those in custody as Amitabh Chandran, Vijith, alias Vichu, and Akshay Chandran. All the three hail from Kappil Mekku.
The police said that a motorcycle carrying youths from Puthuppally collided with the motorbike of the accused on Tuesday. Following this, two gangs came to blows near the Kurakkavu temple. Anandu, a friend of Ambadi’s, was badly beaten. Knowing this, Ambadi and his friends later clashed with Amitabh and Vijith. The police said that Amitabh hacked the DYFI member on his neck using a knife. In the meantime, Vijith hacked Anandu. The injured duo were immediately taken to the Taluk Hospital, Kayamkulam, where Ambadi was declared brought dead. Anandu is recuperating at a hospital.
