Sanjith murder case: One more SDPI worker arrested

PALAKKAD: Police have arrested one more SDPI worker in connection with the murder of RSS worker Sanjith in Palakkad. The arrested person has been identified as a native of Athikkode. He was directly involved in the crime. He was arrested from a hideout in Cherpulassery. Police have not released the name and details of the accused as they have to conduct an identification parade. With this, the number of persons arrested in the case rose to six. Police are yet to arrest two more people who were directly involved in the incident.

According to police, political animosity led to the murder. District police chief R Vishwanath said the accused had been planning the murder for a long time. "We will get a clear picture when all those who took part in the conspiracy are caught. Police are continuing the efforts to nab the other accused," he said.

Recently, police had arrested SDPI Muthalamada panchayat secretary Nazir in connection with the case. It was Nazir who arranged the vehicle for the accused to carry out the crime. Police also found that Nazir was involved in the conspiracy. Nazir had also prepared the fake number plate of the car. After the murder, the vehicle was brought to Pollachi and given to be demolished. He was arrested from a hideout in Kollengode.

The other arrested persons are Jaffer, Abdul Salam, Nisar and Shahjahan. Police have issued a lookout notice for the accused Haroon, Noufal, Ibrahim and Shamseer.