KATTAKADA: One more accused was arrested by the police in connection with the murder of a youth who opposed illegal sand mining in his plot. The arrested, identified as Baiju, used to be the driver of a tipper lorry and was involved in moving the youth's car to the side in order to facilitate his co-accused to escape the scene.

With the arrest of Baiju, the police have succeeded in catching all the 8 men involved in the murder. It is learnt that police will make some more arrests in connection with the case as they are also observing some others who provided assistance to the accused.

Police will soon request to take the accused into custody in order to question them and collect evidence. Meanwhile, Nedumangad DySP Stuart Keeler has recorded statements from those policemen who were on duty when the incident occurred after several people questioned the lapse committed by the police in connection with the case.