Death of migrant worker; police confirms mob lynching, ten arrested

KOCHI: Ashok Das (26), a native of Arunachal Pradesh, died due to mob lynching in Muvattupuzha Valakam. The police have arrested ten individuals in connection with the incident. They are Vijeesh, Anish, Sathyan, Suraj, Keshav, Elias K Paul, Amal, Athulkrishna, Emil and Sanal, all natives of Valakam. The post-mortem report stated that the cause of death was internal bleeding and injuries sustained from a beating, particularly to the head and chest.

When he went to visit his girlfriend, he was interrogated and assaulted. Attempting to flee, he was recaptured, restrained and subjected to further violence. The police suspect the involvement of more people in the assault. Ashok Das was attacked on Thursday night and was rushed to Muvattupuzha General Hospital early the following morning. He succumbed to his injuries while being transferred for specialized treatment. Ashok Das' body has been placed in the hospital mortuary following the post-mortem examination. Further proceedings will occur once his relatives arrive in Muvattupuzha.