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The arrested include Ayisha alias Rehmat, the prime accused (A1), her husband Shoaib, the fifth accused (A5) in the case, and Siraj.
Following Ali’s disappearance Rehmat had reportedly fled to Kerala. She was apprehended near Kalladka, Bantwal, police said.
The police have now launched an operation to arrest Abdul Sattar, who is considered the mastermind (A2) behind the crime.
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According to reports, the accused allegedly blackmailed Mumtaz Ali for money. They reportedly honey-trapped him and demanded money in return.
An FIR was earlier registered against six individuals at Kavoor police station regarding this incident. According to the complaint, they extorted Rs 50 lakh from Ali and later demanded more money, threatening to defame him further.