Kasrgood: The prime accused along with five other persons have been arrested in connection with the murder of T A Saabith (19), a resident Meepuguri. The arrests was made by a police team led by circle inspector C K Sunil Kumar.
The arrested are prime accused K Akshay (21) of Anangoor JP Colony, K N Vaishak (19) of Kalliangad, R Bijesh (20) of JP Colony, K Sachin Kumar (19) and a 17-year-old juvenile. It is said that while Akshay and Vaishak were directly involved in the crime, the other three had helped.
On Sunday morning July 13, the leatheal weapons used for the crime is recovered , i.e two large knives which was used . This was recovered from an isolated spot at Nelkala.
It is said that while Saabith and his friend Ahmed Rayees (20) were passing through JP Colony on the day of the murder, Akshay and Vishak were on a scooter behind them. Despite of repetative honking, Saabith did not give way for their scooter to pass. This triggered the anger in Vishak and Akshay, and they hence wanted to teach them a lesson , he had said to be reportedly waiting for the duo to pass by the same area on their return.
When the two boys were on their way back, Akshay and Vishak waiting allegedly attacked them. Akshay stabbed Saabith on the lower part of his chest and fled the scene. He dumped the scooter among the bushes at a ground nearby.
As the news of Saabiths death spread in hospital , Akshay and Vaishak told the other three accused to go into hiding. Akshays mobile phone was with one of the three.