SIT gets custody of four accused in Kizhakkambalam clash

Dedicated team combing through CCTV footage for gathering evidence

The Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Kolenchery, on Thursday granted the police three days’ custody of four accused in the case related to the violent clash between migrant workers engaged by Kitex Garments and the police at Kizhakkambalam on Saturday night.

The special investigation team (SIT) probing the case received the custody of the accused, whom they identified as key players in the violence.

“We have started their custodial interrogation to verify the sequence of events. Based on their statements, the custody of more accused will be sought if need be,” said a senior officer associated with the investigation. Of the four, three hail from Manipur and one from Jharkhand. Their custody period will end on Saturday.