Mystery behind petrol pump death solved; accused arrested

VANNAPURAM: The police have come to the conclusion that the reason behind the death of a middle-aged man near Todupuzha Vamanapuram Petrol Pump is murder. The accused has been arrested.

The body of the deceased, identified as Vamanapuram Kootungal Joshy, was found near the petrol pump which was under construction.  

The investigation team led by Kaliyar SI Prince Joseph has arrested one fish merchant Navaz, 33, on Monday morning.

The police version of the incidents leading to the murder is thus: Friends Joshy and Navaz sat through a boozing session on Saturday night and late into the night both entered into a drunken brawl. Navaz, in a fit of rage, pushed the other down to the floor.

Due to the impact of the fall, Joshy’s head hit the road and started bleeding profusely. Instead of taking his friend to the hospital, Navaz fled the spot, leaving his friend to die.

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