THRISSUR: According to reports, Manianchira Roy, the first accused in the killing and burying of wild elephant has admitted that Akhil Mohan took the tusk and sold it with his knowledge.

There are contradictions in the statements given by Akhil Mohan and Roy, who are now in custody. Both will be interrogated together to clarify this matter. Roy and Jobi, who were produced in the Chavakkad court yesterday, were remanded as the Vadakancherry magistrate was on vacation.

Last day the court did not consider the plea to get Akhil Mohan in custody. May be taken into custody today. Akhil had told the forest department officials that he had no criminal background and was trying to sell the tusk to settle a debt. It is reported that Akhil's job is to make flex for film promotions.

It is reported that the elephant's body was buried under the leadership of Roy's close relative Sebi. Akhil Mohan and others were contacted by Sebi to bury the elephant.