Man in custody allegedly assaults cops in Kochi

A youth named Ranjith, a native of Cherthala, is in police custody after allegedly assaulting three police personnel at the Maradu station in Kochi on Friday evening, September 11, 2026. The victims of the alleged attack are Sub-inspector Jackson, Assistant Sub-inspector Sumesh, and Civil Police Officer Fazal. According to the police, Fazal suffered a fracture in his right hand during the incident.

Ranjith has been taken into custody following a complaint of alleged misconduct and is also reportedly an accused in a drug case. He has been transferred to a cell at the Government Medical College Hospital in Ernakulam due to the injuries sustained during the assault. The police have registered a case against Ranjith for allegedly assaulting the officers and obstructing them from performing their duties.