THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The police have arrested seven people in connection with the murder and kidnap of Ananthu Gireesh in Karamana. Siblings Vishnuraj, Vineeshraj and Vijayaraj known as Kunjuvava were behind the crime. Kunjuvava is 18 years old.
The gang had clashed with Ananthu in Konjiravila temple. Ananthu had thrashed 'Kunjuvava' and this led to the murder. All three of them were addicted to drugs. Elder brother Vishnuraj had cut Ananthu's veins.
Later, Ananthu was thrashed with coconut. He was brutally attacked by the gang. The brothers had gone underground immediately after the incident and they were arrested by the police from Poovar.

12 accused have been arrested in connection with the incident. Vishnuraj (23), Vineesh Raj (20), Vijayaraj (Kunjuvava, 18), Sarath (24), Harilal (23), Akhil (21) and Aneesh (24) are arrested. The criminals are imposed of murder, kidnap, conspiracy and attempt to destroy evidence.