T’puram: Three people were arrested on Wednesday in connection with the murder of a history-sheeter. The man was hacked to death at a deserted plot in Palamkonam near Kadakkavoor, on Tuesday morning.The deceased Biju S alias Kadakampally Biju, 46, is a native of Keezhattingal. His body was found in an overgrown plot around 9am by workers who had arrived at a nearby paddy field. He had sustained deep cut injuries to his head and multiple stab wounds on other parts of his body.The main accused, Mukesh, 33, of Palamkonam, surrendered before the police. His alleged accomplices, identified as Pradeep, 45, and Shailesh, 42, were taken into custody by the police.Biju was accused in around 19 criminal cases, including murder, and had also undergone imprisonment under Kaapa.He had recently been released from prison after being arrested in connection with the murder of Suji of Alamcode in 2023. Suji was allegedly hacked to death with a machete during a drinking session.Biju’s wife had filed a missing person complaint with Kadakkavoor Police on Monday, stating that he could not be traced.Kadakkavoor CI G Praiju is leading the probe.
