Tirur RSS worker's murder: Police take 3 persons into custody

The police have taken three persons into custody in connection with the murder of RSS worker Vipin Das, who was the second accused in the sensational Faisal murder case.

The probe team suspects the trio's role in Vipin's murder but was not ready to divulge more details about them. Though several persons were questioned in connection with the case, only three were taken into custody. Unconfirmed reports claim the trio belongs to a prominent communal organisation.

A tense situation prevails in Tirur and nearby areas in Malappuram district, according to the police. More police personnel have been deployed in strength to prevent any untoward incident. 

Faisal murder case: RSS worker hacked to death in Malappuram

Vipin, 30, the second accused in Faisal murder case, was out on bail recently. He was found on the roadside in Pulinchode near Tirur on Thursday, with several injuries on his body. Though the police rushed him to the nearby hospital, he died on the way.

Faisal alias Anil Kumar (30), who embraced Islam, was found dead in a drain at Kodhini on November 19 last year. Sixteen persons have been arrested in connection with the murder. 

After the death of Faizal, his mother embraced Islam in December, followed by his other family members, including two sisters, two months ago. 

• Faisal murder case
• Malappuram
• RSS worker murder