Kerala Businessman Found Dead in Manhole; Ex-Partner Arrested

Police confirm the murder of Biju Joseph, linking it to a financial dispute with his former business partner Jomon, who allegedly hired a gang to abduct him.

• Biju Joseph, a 50-year-old businessman from Thodupuzha, was found dead in a manhole at a catering warehouse owned by his former business partner, Jomon.
• Police have detained three suspects, including Jomon, with one of them formally arrested; a known history-sheeter is among those in custody.
• Investigators believe Joseph's death stemmed from a financial dispute, with Jomon allegedly hiring a gang to abduct him, leading to a fatal scuffle.
• The body was concealed in the warehouse manhole, covered with food waste and concrete, before being recovered by police and forensic experts.
• While police are confident the body is Joseph’s, forensic confirmation of the identity is still pending as the investigation continues.

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