Murder accused hacked to death; two arrested

Thiruvananthapuram:A 32-year old man, an accused in a sensational twin murder case 11 years ago, was hacked to death at a lodge on the outskirts of the state capital, police said on Thursday.

The deceased, Vishnu alias Manichan who suffered critical injuries during the attack Wednesday night breathed his last early Thursday.
Another person named Harilal, his friend  who was with him at the lodge, was also attacked.

According to a senior police officer, the deceased youth had a criminal background and was an accused in several cases

Both Vishnu and Harilal had booked a room at a lodge in Vazhayila,and having alcohol together, he said. 

Later, the suspected murderers joined them for drinks. Some argument erupted between them later following which the duo allegedly hacked Vishnu and Harilal before fleeing the scene.

They were arrested later following a man-hunt launched by the police based on evidence.
The investigation was on to know whether it was a planned murder, the officer added. 
Vishnu was an accused in the Vazhayila twin murder case reported in 2011. PTI