Thiruvananthapuram: The prime accused in the murder of a former radio jockey was arrested on Tuesday, April 10 at the Trivandrum International Airport here, police said.

Alibhai, a resident in Alappuzha district, was arrested upon his arrival from Qatar earlier in the day.

On March 27, the victim Rajesh was in his studio after performing at a local show near his village when a group of men burst in and hacked him to death.

A few days after the murder, Alibhai fled to Qatar.

The police had issued a notice to the Qatar Police, who first arrested Alibhai and deported him back to Kerala.

So far, a total of four people have been arrested in connection with the murder and the police are now closing in on the remaining two suspects.