In Kerala, two more persons have been arrested in connection with the attack on Prof. T J Joseph, whose palm was chopped off by a seven member gang, for preparing a question paper with objectionable references to Prophet Mohammed. Police said the duo; Shanawaz and Shobin were taken into custody from Coimbatore. Both were part of the seven member gang who attacked the Professor. So far, police had taken 24 persons into custody in connection with the case.