KONNI: Two were arrested in Konni for locking up three including an eight-year-old girl inside an ashram. Shobana and Unnikrishnan were arrested after the two came to the police station for surrendering. They were later released on bail.

Pathanapuram native Aneesh John’s wife Shubha, daughter Liya and Aneesh's mother Esther were locked up inside Vasanthimadam for more than 10 days. In the wake of Elanthur human sacrifice ritual, both Shobana and helper Unnikrishanan was arrested a year before. While in jail, the duo made friends with Aneesh and his wife Shubha who were arrested for financial fraud. Shobana helped Aneesh and his family come out on bail. Aneesh and his family lived with Shobana since then. Recently a spat happened between them regarding money after which Aneesh escaped the house.

Shobana then locked up all three family members of Aneesh inside the house. She threatened Aneesh about killing his wife and daughter akin to the ghastly Elanthur incident. Fortunately one day, the three found a door opened a hollered for help which got the neighbor's ears. A team led by DYFI reached the spot and helped the three escape. Years before, DYFI destroyed the ashram after many complained about horrific rituals being conducted in the name of devotion.