Who is Arjun Ayanki? Kerala man who taunted police on social media is caught
After days on the run, Arjun Ayanki — a former political activist from Kerala turned central figure in a string of criminal cases — has finally been caught by police. He was arrested in Kannur in the early hours of Sunday after police tracked him to a flat where he had reportedly been hiding, according to local media reports. He was later produced before a magistrate and remanded in judicial…
Arjun Ayanki, a former political activist from Kerala, has been captured after days on the run. He was apprehended in Kannur early Sunday morning, following police tracking to a flat where he was allegedly hiding. Ayanki, who is a former Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) activist, rose to prominence online as a vocal supporter of the party.
Despite allegations of criminal connections, DYFI severed ties with him. Police were pursuing Ayanki due to threats he allegedly made against police officers on social media in May. The Kerala High Court denied his request for anticipatory bail, which led to a heightened search for him. He was eventually identified through an auto-rickshaw driver who tipped off the authorities.
Ayanki has a history of criminal cases, including allegations of gold smuggling and criminal conspiracy. After his arrest, he was produced before a magistrate and remanded in judicial custody for 14 days. Two associates, Jithin and Subhash, were also arrested for aiding Ayanki in evading capture.
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