Kochi: Four men were arrested by Vadakkekara Police in connection with the assault of a youth in North Paravur on Thursday.
The arrested individuals are Vishnu , 31, of Perumpadanna, North Paravur; Kaneesh, 41, of Pattanam, Vadakkekara; Shaji, 46, of Alamturuth, Pattanam; and Regin, 30, of Maliankara, Moothakunnam. Prajith, 36, of Thekkumpuram, was injured in the attack.
Prajith had questioned the men for failing to dim their car’s headlights, according to the police. The police said the accused will be produced before a magistrate court. The accused allegedly suspected that Prajith was the person who had smashed the car’s window by throwing a stone. They then rammed their car into Prajith’s motorcycle. After he was thrown onto the road, the four allegedly attacked him. One among the accused allegedly hit him on the head with nunchucks and the others stomped on him and hit him. The victim sustained a deep wound on his head and a fractured skull. The victim has been undergoing treatment since the attack. The investigation team comprised circle inspector C Binu, SI K V Jithin, SCPOs Miraj, Siminram and Aneesh, and CPOs Jinu Prakash and Jinu Mon.
The incident took place near Chittettukara underpass at 10pm on Tuesday.