Tirunelveli, July 30 -- The 23-year-old accused S Surjith, arrested in connection with the death of IT employee Kavin Selvaganesh (27) was on Wednesday remanded to judicial custody for 14 days

Surjith was detained under the Goondas Act after his arrest in connection with the murder of the Scheduled Caste youth Selvaganesh on July 27 this year.

The accused was produced in the Second Additional Sessions Court in Tirunelveli.

Meanwhile, the Palayamkottai police are searching for Surjith's absconding parents, a sub-inspector couple.

"A case was registered against Surjith at the Palayankottai police station under various sections, including murder and the Prevention of Caste Atrocities Act and he has been remanded in judicial custody," Tir...