2 arrested for assault on youth at Manaveeyam Veedhi

T'puram: Museum police arrested two youths on Tuesday in connection with an attack on a young man at Manaveeyam Veedhi. The accused allegedly assaulted the victim with a weapon after he questioned them for using abusive language in public.The arrested were identified as Kashinathan (22) and Unnikrishnan (23), both of Balaramapuram. According to police, the incident occurred around 9pm on Sunday. The victim, a native of Malayinkeezhu, was standing with his friends and having tea after work when the accused approached them and allegedly began hurling abuses. When the youth questioned their behaviour, the accused allegedly attacked him using a weapon and also assaulted his friends. The victim sustained injuries to his face in the attack and was admitted to hospital. Police said a case was registered following the complaint, and the accused were arrested during the investigation. Police officials said Kashinathan is involved in around three other assault cases registered at Balaramapuram police station. The arrested men have been remanded in judicial custody for 14 days.