Former councillor murder: 2 arrested
The Hindu
Police claim that three more persons were involved
Police on Friday arrested two persons in connection with the murder of former BJP councillor Rekha Kadiresh, who was hacked to death in broad daylight in Cottonpet on Thursday morning. Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa had assured on Thursday that the assailants will be nabbed within 24 hours. Police said that the duo – Peter and Surya – had been hiding in a wooded area in Sunkadakatte since Thursday afternoon. Police opened fire when they resisted arrest, attacked police personnel with sharp weapons and tried to flee. They have been admitted to a private hospital.More Related News