One more accused has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Ashok Dhodi, a Shiv Sena leader from Maharashtra's Palghar district, police said on Friday, reported news agency PTI.

The police have so far arrested seven persons, including the victim's brother Avinash Dhodi, for the crime that took place in January, while two more accused remain at large, District Superintendent of Police Yatish Deshmukh said, reported PTI.

Manoj Bhavarsingh Rajput (34) from Shahapur in Thane district was apprehended on Thursday, he said.