NEDUMANGAD: The accused in the case of attempting to harm a neighbour has been arrested. Aruvikkara Police arrested Aji (40) who hails from the Naalu cent Colony near Mulayara Karinelli, close to Aruvikara.

Aji, an alcoholic, visited his neighbour Manoharan's house around ten o'clock last night and caused a disturbance. During the altercation, he fatally wounded Manoharan with a machete. Manoharan sustained severe head injuries and was rushed to the medical college where he required 22 stitches. Subsequently, Aji who had been on the run was captured in Cheppodu Paramada by Aruvikkara CI Vipin, SI Saji, Grade SI Padmarajan and CPOs Sajeer, Vipinshan, Shabinsha and Anilkumar. The police arrested the violent suspect.

Aji, who had been in jail for molesting a minor girl was recently released on bail. The police also revealed that another attempted murder case against him is pending at the Aryanad police station. The accused has been presented in court and remanded.