Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Police on Thursday detained two migrant labourers in connection with the death of 30-year-old Dalit woman, who was allegedly raped and brutally murdered in Perumbavoor.

The Kerala government has formed a 20-member team to probe the case. The Deputy Superintendent of Police of Perumbavoor area has also been replaced to handle law and order situation.

The police on Wednesday had released a sketch of a suspect. The post-mortem conducted at Alapuzha Medical College Hospital confirmed that the victim was subjected to brutal torture and rape. Her body bore 38 wounds, big and small.

With the incident snowballing into an embarrassment for the state which is in the midst of campaign for May 16 assembly elections, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy met the victim's family. He assured that government would spare no efforts in bringing the culprits to book.

The government on Wednesday announced a solatium of Rs 10 lakh to the family of the woman. A government job will also be provided to the sister of the woman, an official press release said.

The law student was subjected to rape and brutal assault using sharp edged weapons before being murdered. She was found dead in a pool of blood at her one room home at 8 PM on the same day by her mother when she returned from work.