Suratkal Jaleel murder: Three arrested

Suratkal: City Police Commissioner Shashi Kumar said three persons have been arrested in connection with the murder of 45-year-old fancy store owner Abdul Jaleel near his shop in Katipalla 4th Block, near Surathkal.

It is said that out of the three accused, two of them were directly involved in the murder and the other accused had dropped them on his bike.

The motive of the murder will be revealed following a thorough inquiry, he said.

The accused have been remanded in judicial custody for 14 days and further investigation is underway.

The city police have taken 10-12 persons, including women, into their custody for questioning in connection with the investigation into the murder.