Two persons were arrested on charge of brutally assaulting two minors, alleging that they stole food items from a shop at Keezhissery here, the police said on Monday (November 24). The arrested are Muhammed Ashiq, 25, and Aadil Ahmad, 23, who are brothers and residents of Alinchuvadu, Keezhissery.
According to the police, two minor boys entered a stationery shop at Valappinkundu, Keezhissery, and allegedly attempted to lift food items on Sunday afternoon (November 23). The accused allegedly detained the boys inside the shop from 2.30 a.m. to 6.30 a.m. and assaulted them using iron rods and wooden sticks.
The boys, who were severely injured, were later handed over to the police after being accused of attempted theft.
During the investigation, the Kondotty police found that the minors had been subjected to severe physical torture.
Following this, a case of attempted murder was registered against the accused, they said.
The minors are currently undergoing treatment at the Manjeri Medical College Hospital. The arrested were produced before the court and remanded in judicial custody.
A report on the alleged attempted theft by the boys has been submitted before the Juvenile Justice Board, the police said.
Published – November 24, 2025 09:54 pm IST
