KOTTAYAM: Two persons have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the murder of a middle-aged man after fight during a drinking session. The deceased has been identified as Kunjumon (56) of Manjapara in Muttam's Mattathilpara. In connection with the incident, the Melukavu police arrested Sunil (42) of Kavithayamkunnil House in Puthiyettupara in Melukavu's Kadanadu, and Lijo (29) of Pullikkapparambil House in Aymanam.

The previous day, the three of them had a verbal argument after drinking together, and both of them fatally injured Kunjumon. He was admitted to Thodupuzha Karikode Hospital with serious injuries. Later, he died on Sunday morning while undergoing treatment at the Kottayam Medical College Hospital. The accused were caught under the leadership of station SHO Ranjith K Vishwanath, SI Devanathan and ASI Praveen and CPO Jobi.

Sunil has a criminal case against him at Cherthala station and Lijo is accused in several cases at Gandhinagar, Kottayam West, Pala and Chingavanam stations.