KOCHI/ KOZHIKODE: The government on Monday informed the High Court that the police have identified the third person involved in Maoist activities along with Alan Shuhaib and Thwaha Fazal, the duo arrested under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act two weeks ago.
State Attorney K V Sohan made the submission when the bail petition filed by Alan Shuhaib and Thwaha Fazal came up for hearing.The state also produced the case diary in the case.
In Kozhikode, the police team probing the case said the third person spotted along with the duo at Parammal on November 1, is a native of Malappuram and he has around 10 criminal cases, including UAPA charges, pending against him.
“The arrested persons disclosed the identity of the third person during interrogation and we have other pieces of evidence against him. However, more details cannot be revealed as that could affect the course of the investigation. Search has been intensified to nab the third person,” said an officer privy to the investigation of the case.
Meanwhile, as the police custody of Alan and Thwaha ended on Monday, the District and Sessions Court, Kozhikode, remanded the two in judicial custody till November 30.