The Dakshina Kannada police on Friday arrested seven persons allegedly involved in the murder that took place near Farangipet on the outskirts of the city on September 25.
A group of people attacked Zia and Fayaz on September 25 night. Zia died on the spot, while Fayaz succumbed to injury in a private hospital. The duo are accused in several criminal cases.
Superintendent of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy C.H. said the accused are Naufal alias Deal Naufal, 25; Amir Sohail, 24; Mohammed Fazul, 25; Adram, 29; Michcha, 24; Taslim, 24; and Arshad, 24.
Mr. Reddy said the murder was result of gang rivalry.
