Summary:
On Tuesday, the police arrested two of the accused, Shahid, 30, and Vipindas, 30, both hailing from Tirur in Malappuram. They were arrested after police officials identified the gang’s hideout and intercepted their vehicle at Thankalam near Kothamangalam. Businessman Asharaf, 51, of Ottakombil House, Perumattom, was picked up by the gang around 8pm on February 25 from his residence at Muvattupuzha. The officials said Asharaf’s business partner who masterminded the operation will also be arrested soon. Kidnapped, releasedBusinessman Asharaf, 51, was picked up by the gang on February 25 from his residence at Muvattupuzha..