Malappuram: A third accused in the murder case of Manjeri Municipal Councilor Abdul Jaleel has been arrested. The main accused, Shuhaib, was arrested. Shuhaib (28), a native of Nellikuth, was arrested from Tamil Nadu. Another man was taken into police custody on Thursday in connection with the murder. Shamsir, a native of Nellikuth, was taken into custody.
On Tuesday night, a group on a bike attacked Abdul Jaleel, a local leader of the Muslim League and a member of the 16th ward of the Manjeri municipality. The attack took place following a dispute over parking at Manjeri Payyanad.
Abdul Jaleel underwent two emergency surgeries on his head and forehead but could not save his life. He died at a private hospital.
