Needed money to drink: One person shot

KATTAKADA: One person was shot with an air gun during a verbal argument between relatives. The incident took place at Maranallur Perumkulam at around 2.30 pm on Thursday. Ajith (27), a native of Maranallur Perumkulam who was shot, was admitted to the Medical College Hospital. Shooter Sajeev was arrested by the police.

The Kattakada police said that the attack was caused by an argument after Sajeev asked Ajith's wife for money to drink alcohol. Sajeev shot Ajith twice after threatening to kill him. Sajeev shot Ajith in the chest, but Ajith dodged, causing the pellet to hit him in the shoulder. Sajeev then fired again. Ajith is an accused in several cases. Police said Sajeev is an accused in a murder case.

Sajeev, who had gone into hiding after the incident, returned home at night and made a ruckus. The police, who reached the spot after receiving information, arrested the accused. Sajeev was remanded. Ajith and Sajeev, natives of Vattappara, have been living on rent in Maranallur Perumkulam (Gayathri Bhavan) for the last three months. Forensic experts reached the spot and collected evidence.