KARUNAGAPALLY: The police have taken into custody one accused in connection with the murder of Akhiljith (25), son of Udayan of Chavara. Akhiljith was murdered Sunday night at 10 pm.

Akiljith who came to the temple to do an offering for his mother suffering from kidney ailments fell into the hands of the assailants. The miscreants hit the youth with iron rods. He was bleeding profusely and only after the goons left the place, he was taken to the hospital. He was confirmed dead when brought to Alappuzha Medical College Hospital.

The 25-member team in 15 bikes unleashed violence Sunday night. Two youths sustained injuries in a clash that broke out between two groups.

Shreeja is Akhiljith’s mother and Akhila is his sister.