Accused in elephant poaching case attempts suicide

KOCHI: An accused in the elephant poaching case has been admitted in the hospital after he tried to commit suicide.

He has been identified as Aandi Kunhu alias Jijo, a close aide of Veerappan Vasu, main accused in the elephant poaching case and a sharp shooter. Jijo was released on bail after his arrest. He was reported missing from yesterday.

He was found lying unconscious in a waiting shed near the forest areas of Pooyamkutty. He is now undergoing treatment at the Ernakulam Medical Trust.

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