Vizhinjam police on Wednesday arrested five individuals in connection with a violent clash at Adimalathura near Vizhinjam on Tuesday night, which left a 23-year-old man with serious head injuries.
The arrested were identified as Faisal (35), Shaji (25), Alfin (25), Sanalraj (20), and Johnbritto (27), all residents of Adimalathura. Police stated that the accused were involved in an altercation that allegedly broke out among intoxicated youths on Tuesday night.
According to police, the victim, Agish, also from Adimalathura, sustained grievous injuries to his forehead and nose after being attacked with a weapon during the clash. He was rushed to the Medical College Hospital (MCH), where he is undergoing treatment. His condition is reported to be stable.
Vizhinjam Station House Officer (SHO) V D Rejiraj said that Faisal is a known history-sheeter and features in the station's rowdy list.
The accused were arrested following an investigation conducted by a police team led by SHO Rejiraj. The five were later produced before a court. Police said further investigation is underway.
