Kozhikode : For the police, CCTV images of Kozhikode arson, where train passengers were set ablaze, comes as a breakthrough. The footage shows the suspect ,who is most likely the perpetrator, at the scene . Preliminary inquiries suggested a man in red shirt might be responsible. CCTV footage on the incident now confirms that. The man is seen carrying a shoulder bag and cell phone. After lighting the fire, the man is seen rushing outside and placing a call on his mobile. Soon after, a bike approaches rides the suspect away.
Police have stepped up their search for the suspect. Meanwhile, the police sketch artist is preparing picture of the suspect with inputs from a key witness to the incident. The police have also found a bag believed to have been dumped by the suspect.
The Crime : An identified man emerged inside compartment of Kannur Express Monday morning. He threw some kind of inflammable liquid on passengers and lit fire. Three have died and several sustained burn injuries. The incident took place between Elathur and Kolandy in Kozhikode.
