PALAKKAD: AGP Vijay Sakhare said the two political murders that happened in Palakkad the other day were a planned one. Clear indications have been received about the killers in both the cases. He said the murders were committed after a clear conspiracy. The investigation will be completed without any lapse. The ADGP said the case is being investigated by five teams.

The probe in the murder of RSS activist Sreenivasan is based on CCTV footages. Indications of the suspects have been obtained. Four teams have been deployed to nab the culprits in the case. They will be caught as early as possible. Several people are being questioned in connection with the two cases. More information can be given only after the interrogation is over. The accused in both cases will be caught quickly. The probe is progressing well, said Vijay Sakhare.

The FIR of the police said the murder of RSS activist Sreenivasan was due to political animosity. Sreenivasan's murder was in retaliation for the killing of Popular Front leader Subair. The accused had come with the intention of killing, the FIR said.

Thousands pay last respects to Sreenivasan
Sreenivasan's body was brought to his house after a public homage at Moothanthara Kannaki Nagar School. There was a huge crowd to pay homage to Sreenivasan. He was cremated at Karukudi Cemetery which is one kilometre from his house. Leaders including BJP state chief K Surendran, P K Krishnadas, M T Ramesh, Sandeep Warrier paid their last respects. The area is under heavy police security under the supervision of an officer of DySP rank.