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Wanted Arjun Ayanki solicits funds online; cops authorised to use force
Wanted Arjun Ayanki solicits funds online; cops authorised to use force
Wanted criminal Arjun Ayanki, evading a Kerala police manhunt, posted an Instagram story with a QR code soliciting donations for his legal fees. He set the post to a song with lyrics…
The Story in Brief
Wanted criminal Arjun Ayanki, evading a Kerala police manhunt, posted an Instagram story with a QR code soliciting donations for his legal fees. He set the post to a song with lyrics 'I don't have a single penny.' Police have detained his brother Akhil near the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur for interrogation. CCTV footage from the Panniyankara toll plaza shows Ayanki driving a car, switching vehicles at least twice. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said no criminal will escape. Police have been authorised to use force, including weapons, if necessary, Mathrubhumi reports. However, it remains unconfirmed whether Ayanki was inside the car when it entered Thrissur city limits.
The Indian Opinion
Ayanki's claim of being penniless clashes with police suspicions of gold smuggling. His QR code appeal may be a ploy for sympathy or to fund his escape. Police authorisation to use force, including weapons, is strong but justified given his repeated evasion. The key test: will his brother's interrogation reveal his location, or will Ayanki's social media bravado lead to his capture?
Sources (2): english.mathrubhumi.com, english.mathrubhumi.com (2)
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
