Probe team yet to gain definite lead

KOTTARAKKARA/KOLLAM: The investigation officers are still puzzled over the inhuman attack on the teacher at Valakam, following discrepancies in the statements given by the victim, his wife and the astrologer. The victim Krishnakumar’s health condition has improved and hospital sources said that he might have to continue in the  intensive care unit for a few more days. Inconsistency in the  details revealed by Krishnakumar had raised doubts and it is learnt that the investigation team will take the statement of Krishnakumar for a third time.  Meanwhile, the police would submit an application to the Thiruvananthapuram Judicial First Class  Magistrate on Monday for the copy of statement given by the victim to Magistrate  A A Ashraf on Saturday. Meanwhile, rumours are afloat that police are probing into the victim’s alleged connection with a woman in Kadakkal, following the information collected by  Cyber Cell from his mobile phone. However, investigation officers have not confirmed it. While several people  including the astrologer Sreekumar and his son Satish, are under the police scanner, the investigation team have been given directions from the top to keep the details confidential.