The court sentenced Sivalal of Karikkakam for a life term. Meanwhile, another culprit Harilal of Keraladityapuram was sentenced to three years imprisonment for helping the accused to go on hiding.
The court acquitted 16th accused Arun Kumar alias Shaiju. The third accused Renjith of Uliyazhthara died during trial. Azam Ani, 14th accused is still absconding.
