KASARGOD: It has been hinted that CPM local committee member is behind the murder of two youth congress activists in Periya. The member identified as Peethambaran is suspected to be behind the murder. He is absconding.
It is also hinted that a quotation team from outside committed the crime. Seven persons are under custody so far. A probe is progressing on reports that the quotation team came in a jeep. Initial reports said the local leadership were not in good terms with Kripesh and Sharath Lal who were hacked to death at Periya Sunday night at 8.30 pm.
Sharp weapons were used for the crime. The two were attacked by unknown men when they were returning homes on a bike. Kripesh died on the spot and Sharath succumbed to his injuries in hospital. Two mobile phones and a piece of the weapon used for hacking the two were recovered from the spot.