Man kidnapped and brutally tortured to recover money; 12 people arrested in suicide case

NILAMBUR: Twelve people have been arrested in an incident where 29-year old Mujeeb Rahman was found in a godown. As per police conclusion, the young man had committed suicide after being abducted and brutally beaten by the accused to recover the money owed.

Abdul Shahad(23),Fasi(23), Mishal(23), Muhammed Rafi(23),Shabeeb(28), Shabeer Ali(36), Abdul Ali(36), Jafar(26), Kunjahamd(56) and son Muhammed ANas(25) have been arrested.

Two months ago, Mujeeb had bought goods worth Rs 64,000 from Shahad's Manjeri hardware store. Shahd seeks the help of his friends to capture Samad who didn't pay the money. They reached Mujeeb's working place which led to a tussle. Two other people were also called.

Mujeeb was kidnapped and was handcuffed and beaten. Although he said he would pay the money, the abuse continued and the visuals were sent to his wife. When the accused returned after going out, Mujeeb was found hanging.The body was immediately untied and laid on the ground covered with a cloth. The postmortem report also stated that it was a suicide. Mujeeb is accused in a bank mortgage case. He was staying away from his wife after being released on bail.