Notorious History-Sheeter Arjun Ayanki Arrested in Kannur for Challenging Home Minister
In a high-profile late-night police crackdown, notorious history-sheeter Arjun Ayanki was successfully arrested from Kannur on Sunday following an extensive manhunt. Ayanki found himself in the crosshairs of law enforcement after allegedly uploading provocative social media content that openly challenged the state's political leadership and issued direct threats to police officials. Kannur City Police Commissioner B.V. Vijay Bharat Reddy confirmed that special teams had been tracking the suspect since Saturday morning, culminating in a swift and precise operation that caught the repeat offender off guard.
Late-Night Raid Led to Arrest at Lawyer's Apartment
Operating on strict intelligence inputs regarding his hideout, a specialized police unit closed in on the suspect during the early hours of Sunday. Ayanki was cornered and arrested at approximately 2:30 a.m. from an apartment complex belonging to a lawyer in Kannur. The raid marked the end of a tense search operation, underscoring the police department's zero-tolerance policy toward individuals attempting to intimidate state authorities and law enforcement personnel through digital platforms.
Long Criminal Record and Online Defamation Charges
Arjun Ayanki is a habitual offender with an extensive crime history, boasting a staggering 23 criminal cases registered against him across various police stations. Beyond his long-standing criminal dossier, his recent escalation into cyber threats triggered immediate legal action. Ayanki was recently booked under stringent provisions for not only challenging the Home Minister on the internet but also posting defamatory content targeting the state's leadership, including Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. Local authorities are currently interrogating the suspect before presenting him in court as the investigation deepens.
