KODUNGALLUR: Duo arrested including a graduate student for stealing luxury bikes. Mathilakam police arrested Vishnu (19), a native of Engandiyur, Shappumpadi and Rickson (20), a native of Arimbur Eravu, Aramkallu on the directions of Iringalakuda DYSP T R Ramesh.

The Duke motorcycle of Muhammed Farooq, a native of Mambu Bazar in West Vemballur was stolen on November 22nd. On investigation based on the plaint of the owner, police received the information that the youth has been using bikes with no number plates. In the investigation centred on them, it was found that the bike being used by them is the one stolen from Farooq.

On subsequent grilling, it was found that the crime was done by Vishnu. Rickson bought the bike from Vishnu even after knowing that it was a stolen one. The bike which costs at least Rs 1.50 lakh was bought by Rickson for just Rs 35,000. Vishnu is a BBA student. Rickson is working as a driver. Another accused in the case is yet to be caught by the police.