2 arrested in murder of SDPI leader in Kerala, police probing conspiracy angle

Kerala Police have arrested two people in connection with the murder of SDPI leader KS Shan and are probing if a larger conspiracy is at play in the case.

Kerala Police have arrested two people in connection with the murder of Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) leader KS Shan, who was attacked by an unidentified gang in Alappuzha district on Saturday.

The two accused have been identified as Ratheesh and Prasad, said Additional Director General of Police, Law and Order Vijay Sakhare. In all, 12 people are believed to be involved in the crime and investigation teams are searching for the 10 who are absconding.