The murder of Manzoor, the Muslim League activist allegedly by CPI(M) workers last Tuesday took a curious turn as Ratheesh (38) one of the suspects was found dead in Kozhikode late Friday evening.
The Police was after Ratheesh , who was one of the suspects in the murder of Manzoor. He was found hanging in an empty compound in Valayam area of the district. The police on Saturday too into custody two CPI(M) workers allegedly involved in the murder.
But K Sudhakaran, MP, told media that the death of Rathessh. “It has to be ascertained whether Ratheesh was killed and then hanged by the perpetrators to make it look like a suicide,” said Sudhakaran.
Leader of the Opposition Ramesh Chennithala said the police have lost credibility in the backdrop of the case. “We want an IPS level officer to supervise the investigation. Till date we have seen the police working overtime to cover up all evidences to save the CPI(M) activists who were involved in the case,” said Chennithala.
P K Kunhalikutty, leader of Muslim League said the investigation should be carried out by a central agency as the police in Kerala have been a failure in this case.
Shinoz, a Marxist worker have been arrested by the police in connection with the murder. According to a member of the investigating team, the police have come across many crucial evidence after examining the phone calls made and received by Shinoz.
Manzoor, hailing from a village in Kannur district, was murdered by the CPI(M) workers to settle old scores, it is reliably learnt.