KOLLAM: The accused in the case of stabbing Nawaz of Kannanallur in Velichikkala, have been arrested. The accused including Sadaam, who stabbed Nawaz (35) on his neck from behind have been taken into custody. The incident happened last night at 10.30 pm.

Nawaz had come to inquire the attack towards his brother and his friend. Meanwhile, a dispute broke out over it and Sadaam from the gang took a knife and stabbed Nawaz. He died after stabbed on his neck from behind. The CCTV footage of stabbing Nawaz and he trying to run away from the spot has been obtained.

Nawaz’ brother Nabeel and his friend Anaz were returning after attending a housewarming function in Kannanallur when a group of youths stopped and thrashed them near Badariya School last night at 8.30 pm. Nabeel and his friend then lodged a complaint with the Kannanallur police. The two later conveyed the incident to Nawaz over the phone. Nawaz reached Muttakavu at 10 pm. A group of youths in autos and bikes were found there at that time.

When Nawaz asked them about the incident, someone stabbed him on his neck from behind. The police said Nawaz died on the spot itself. After committing the crime, the gang escaped from there. The body was shifted to a private hospital in Kannanallur. The Kannanallur police registered the case and took further steps.