PALAKKAD: Another accused has been arrested in connection with the case involving the assault of car passengers and the theft of Rs 4.5 crore in Puducherry. M R Sreejith (38), hailing from Mangattukara in Thrissur Kodali was taken into custody. This brings the total number of arrests to eight people. In recent days, residents of Kongad, Thrissur and Pathanamthitta have also been apprehended. There are more suspects yet to be captured. While one individual surrendered before the court, the investigative team apprehended the others from their hideout.

On the 29th around 3:30 in the morning, the culprits assaulted passengers traveling by car from Bangalore to Malappuram and looted a sum of money. The police have confirmed that the stolen items were currency notes. Acting on the directives of the District Police Chief, a team led by ASP A Shahul Hameed is investigating the case.