PALAKKAD: The body of a youth murdered by friends has been found. He has been identified as Suveesh of Thathamangalam. His body was found from near the Yakkara River. The reports that came in said the decomposed body could not be identified. A DNA test will be conducted.

The Palakkad South Police have taken six into custody. Swaraj, Hakkim, Rishikesh, Ajay, Shameer and Madan Kumar are those in custody. Forensic team reached the spot and is conducting an investigation.

It is hinted that a dispute over renting a car and another over sale of ganja may have led to the murder. Suveesh went missing on July 19. The friends were taken into custody during an investigation conducted. The statement given by the accused was that Suveesh was killed and dumped in the river. A search was conducted in the river and nearby places following their revelation.