PIRAVOM: An old man was found dead with his head smashed with a brick, similar to a ripper model murder, here on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Narayanankutty (70), a native of Arakkunnam.

The body of Narayanankutty was found near Piravom market building around 6 am. His head was smashed with a hollow brick. The blood stained brick was was found near the body.

Police have taken two young men into custody in connection with the murder. It is assumed that the drug addicted duo murdered the old man to rob his valuables. It is learnt that the accused had attacked another man the same night.

The police have arrested accused on Tuesday night. They have been identified as Ajeesh and Jithesh. They bought alcohol form a nearby beverage and made an issue in a theatre during second show. They reached back in town and had a dispute with Narayanankutty for money. They hit Narayanankutti with hollow bricks and stole his money.

They later saw another man, identified as Jose near a supermarket and Jithesh stabbed him after breaking a beer bottle. The accused have confessed to the police.

Narayanankutty is survived by his wife Ammini and they have two children, Shaji and Shiji.