PATHANAMTHITTA: The accused Muthukumaran (24), who was absconding in the case of killing a businessman in Mylapra, was arrested by the Pathanamthitta police from his hideout in Tamil Nadu.

The suspect, who is a heinous criminal was arrested from Viruthanagar Srivallinagar under the leadership of DYSP Nandakumar and CI Jibu George of Pathanamthitta. With this, all five accused were arrested. Evidence will be taken today at the spot with Muthukumaran.

George Unnunny (73) was killed inside the shop on the 30th of Maylapra Pudhuvel. The murder was during a robbery attempt. A nine sovereign gold necklace and Rs 50,000 kept in the shop were stolen. The main accused from Tamil Nadu, Murugan, Subramanian, Harib, an autorickshaw driver from Pathanamthitta, and Niyas, a native of Pathanamthitta were arrested earlier. The CCTV hard disk which is a crucial piece of evidence was recovered from Achankovil river the other day.