MUZHAKKUNNU: An accused who escaped police custody was found and arrested again in Muzhukkunnu. Anil Thuneri, a native of Palappilly was arrested by the police from Nadapuram’s Kakkattil. Anil was earlier arrested for attempting murder on a CPM party worker. Anil is a BJP member.

The accused tried to escape the city with the help of his friends and also had a car ready for the purpose. However, Muzhukkunnu SI Santhosh Kumar and his team followed the car and thwarted all attempts of escape.

Anil, who was earlier arrested on Monday escaped from the police jeep just as the vehicle reached the Muzhukkunnu police station. Subsequently, SI Shibu F. Paul was transferred to Alakode station, while Alakode SI Vijesh was transferred to Muzhukkunnu.

On Monday, CPM workers circled the police station and protested, alleging that the police officers assisted the BJP worker to escape. Anil was produced before the court and was remanded.