Police arrest two more students in Nedumbassery accident case

Police arrested two more students in connection with the Nedumbassery accident case on October 11, 2026, expanding the investigation into the incident. The newly arrested individuals include Sajeev and Ninav, 19, a resident of Alappuzha. Both are college students, according to police statements.

With these arrests, the total number of accused in the case has reached four, all of whom are identified as college students. The police have not disclosed further details regarding the nature of charges or the circumstances leading to the expanded arrests at this stage.

Concurrently, excise authorities have initiated action against three bars for allegedly serving alcohol to underage customers. The simultaneous booking of the establishments suggests a potential connection between the bars and the accused students, though officials have not confirmed the exact relationship between the two parallel investigations.

The development marks an escalation in the case, with authorities pursuing multiple angles including potential violations of alcohol service regulations. The investigation continues as police work to establish the full sequence of events surrounding the incident.