Mangaluru : Two persons have arrested  in connection with the murder of the 60-year-old Kerala native Surendran at his residence at Kavoor Malli Layout on November 3.

Kavoor police inspector with CCB unit under the guidance of senior police officials formed three teams to crack the case.

The accused have been identified as Santhosh (43) a resident of Urwa store and  Siddappa (36) a resident of Baikampady.

Santhosh who had done fabrication work in Surendran’s house in the past, reportedly Surendran paid less for his work. then hatched a plan to kill Surendran with the help of his friend Siddappa (36) a resident of Baikampady.

The two accused men were produced in the court and have been remanded in judicial custody at present.