PALAKKAD: The body of the youth searched by the police in the Pattambi murder case, was found in Bharathapuzha. The body of Kabeer, a native of Kondurkara was found near the place where the murder happened. Ansar, a native of Karimbanakadavu in Pattambi, was hacked to death the other day. The police had arrested Ansar's friend Musthafa. The body of Kabeer was found when a search was intensified for him.

On getting information, the Trithala Police and Pattambi Fire Force reached the spot and conducted an investigation. The body was found while conducting an inspection in the vicinity of the river under the leadership of the police and forensic. Musthafa, who is in custody told police that Kabeer is behind the death of Ansar.

On seeing blood stains on the Pattambi Thrithala road, the locals informed the police. Ansar was hacked to death by a group that arrived in a car. The police during investigation found bloodstains in some places. Meanwhile, a youth sought treatment at a private hospital in Pattambi. The youth’s neck was slit. The youth died even better getting treatment.

Meantime, a car was found abandoned near Karimbanakadavu. The police also found a knife sheath inside the car. The initial conclusion is that the group that arrived in the car hacked the youth. It is hinted that the youth told hospital authorities that his friend hacked him.