THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: KPCC president K Sudhakaran MP on Thursday said that the Congress will continue the legal battle until the killers of Mattannoor Shuhaib are punished. He also said that CPM will be made accountable for the blood of martyrs including Shuhaib.

"Even though the High Court ordered a CBI investigation into the Shuhaib murder case, the CPM members are the cold-hearted ones who questioned it and approached the Supreme Court. By questioning the CBI investigation, the Kerala society understood the depth of CPM's cruel mind, which denied justice to Shuhaib's family. Despite the mother and father who lost their son pleading with the Chief Minister for justice, he took a stand in favour of the killers",

"CPM is trying to save the murderers by appointing top lawyers after spending 1.36 crore rupees from the exchequer. The CPM's role in the killing is clear from its opposition to an honest investigation into the Shuhaib murder case. I am confident in getting a favourable verdict for the CBI investigation from the Supreme Court.", Sudhakaran said.

"From the beginning, the Congress said that it was the CPM that killed Shuhaib. There is knowledge and consent of leadership in every murder committed by CPM in Kannur. Kerala society has recognized the murderous face of CPM. The party has killed around fifty youths in the Kannur district alone. CPM also killed Sarath Lal and Kripesh in Periya. The Congressmen of Kannur have realized from experience that CPM has committed every murder with the knowledge of top CPM leaders including Pinarayi Vijayan. I am happy that Akash Tillankeri is its latest victim and has come out with bare truths.", he added.