KAZHAKKOOTAM: The Kazhakkootam police have arrested three people for hacking a youth during a drunken argument. The arrested are Menamkulam natives Gokul Gopan (26), G.Rahul (24) and Vivek (27).

The incident related to the case took place a week ago. The group of eight friends were drinking near the Parvathy Puthanaar canal in Menamkulam. After an altercation broke out among the group members, the accused hacked Muttathara native Vishnu (29), who was with them. Vishnu, who sustained serious injuries, is undergoing treatment at Medical College Hospital. The police said that the arrested persons are accused in cases like theft and ganja business.