THRISSUR: 'Psycho Biju'(Vijayakumar -36), the accused in chain stealing case who tried to assault a 90-year-old woman has been arrested. The incident took place around 2.30 pm at Irinjalakuda on last Wednesday. He broke into the house and tried ro rape the old woman. When she screamed, he snatched her chain and escaped in bike. The investigation turned towards Vijayakumar through the method of robbery. He is accused in various cases in nine stations. He is known by the name Biju and has been jailed several times. The police said that the use of alcohol and ganja led him to such heinious acts.
The stolen chain was pawned at a shop in Vadakanchery. The police said that they are investigating whether he has committed such crimes elsewhere.