Kollam, November 10: Four persons have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a youth at Thenmala here, police said on Sunday. A five-member gang attacked Nishad, a native of Edamon here, who visited his girlfriend's house on Thursday night, they said.

According to sources, Sujith, the first accused in the case, had a previous enmity with Nishad that led to the attack. Nishad was allegedly stripped naked and tied to an electric pole and brutally beaten up, sources said. Kerala: KFC Employees Clash With Customer, Thrash Him After Argument Over Food Order; Viral Video Surfaces.

The seriously injured youth has been admitted to the Punalur Taluk Hospital. Sujith, Rajeev, Sibin and Arun, all natives of Edamon, were arrested on November 9 and will be produced before a magistrate on Sunday, the Thenmala police said, and added that one more accused is yet to be arrested. An inquiry is underway, the police said.