KOCHI: Two youths have been arrested for threatening and extorting money from an accident victim they rescued. The incident occurred near Njarakkal Government Hospital on Friday evening.

The victim, Arjun (19), is a student of Thevara College, and the accused individuals are Shahjahan (28), also known as Ikru, and Abhilash (25). Arjun had been involved in an accident near the Mallikarjuna Temple in Kalamuk.

Shahjahan and Abhilash initially offered assistance by taking Arjun to the hospital. However, they later demanded money from him. When Arjun was unable to provide the desired amount, they also stole his expensive helmet. Both Shahjahan and Abhilash have a history of involvement in various criminal cases, including drug-related offences, and are listed in the rowdy list.