Native of Kollam held for death of youth in Marottichuvadu

KOCHI: One person has been arrested in connection with the incident where the body of a youth was found on the road at Marottichuvadu near Elamakkara. The incident is suspected to be a murder. The dead is Praveen of Edappally. Samir of Kollam has been arrested in connection with the incident. A brawl that broke out while consuming liquor led to the murder of Praveen. The body was found by the people during a morning stroll. The body was found lying under the Marottichuvadu Bridge. The piece of wood and stick used for the attack were found lying nearby.

The police had questioned all those present in the area during the night. Investigation was also conducted focusing on the CCTV of the area. The situation came to light when the police investigated whether there had been any kind of scuffle or something like that during the night and whether the incident happened after that. Praveen had been staying in the same place for a few days.