T’puram: Varkala police on Friday arrested two youths for allegedly stealing a motorcycle from the Varkala area. The accused are Rahul, 20, from Idukki, and Jayesh alias Vishnu, 18, from Sasthamnada. The bike, owned by Amal Sajeev of Srinivasapuram, was parked near the Kilitthattumukku temple on Sunday night. After filing a complaint, Amal provided CCTV footage showing the theft. During his search, Amal spotted a repainted motorcycle at the Maidanam petrol pump and identified it as his. A scuffle followed between Amal and the duo.
Soon, Rahul was caught and handed to police. Jayesh was later arrested at Varkala railway station. TNN
