THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Police have identified additional suspects involved in the recent altercation on Manaveeyam Road during ‘night life’. More information was obtained from Siva who was arrested recently. The police have stated that people involved were drunk which led to the violent confrontation.

The incident occurred at 1.30 AM on Saturday. Aksalan (27) and Anujan Janeesh hailing from Poonthura were present at the event and were surrounded and physically assaulted by a group. Video footage of the attack showing the gang kicking and beating Aksalan has been circulating on social media. Aksalan sustained a head injury. The attack stemmed from a dispute related to dancing during the performance. It is evident in the footage that a group of people were cheering and shouting while Aksalan was being assaulted.

Upon police investigation, it was discovered that there were additional conflicts not captured in the video. After Siva's arrest, the other suspects have gone into hiding. A case has now been registered against him under bailable sections. Presently, increased police presence has been established on Manaveeyam Road and surveillance has been heightened.