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Auto driver tip leads to arrest of Kerala history-sheeter Ayanki
Arjun Ayanki, the history-sheeter who had been on the run for days and openly challenged the police, was arrested in Kannur early Sunday. Police took him into custody at 2 am from…
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Arjun Ayanki, the history-sheeter who had been on the run for days and openly challenged the police, was arrested in Kannur early Sunday. Police took him into custody at 2 am from a lawyer’s apartment. The breakthrough came after an autorickshaw driver grew suspicious of his passenger and alerted the police, who then used CCTV footage to confirm his location.
Ayanki first came to public attention in connection with a 2021 gold smuggling case at Karipur airport. He faces 23 cases, including threatening police officers and challenging Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on social media. The CPM has distanced itself from him. After his arrest, Ayanki reportedly asked police, 'Could the fishermen missing be traced?'
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that Arjun Ayanki is some kind of folk hero outsmarting a system is crumbling. He was caught not by a dramatic sting but by a sharp-eyed auto driver and routine CCTV checks. For all his online bravado, one tip and a few cameras were enough. The real test now is whether the courts will ensure he stays behind bars long enough for those 23 cases to be tried. No one is bigger than the law, not even a social media influencer with a string of charges.
Sources (2): english.mathrubhumi.com, hindustantimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
