Cyber police seize phone used by Arjun Ayanki to post online threats
Cyber police in Kannur have seized a mobile phone and laptop belonging to Arjun Ayanki as part of an investigation into online threats. Ayanki is currently in judicial custody while police gather evidence regarding his social media activity.
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The Cyber police investigating the case against Arjun Ayanki have seized a phone allegedly used to upload threatening and abusive posts on social media, while a laptop was also seized during a search of his house at Kappakadavu, Azhikode.
The phone was reportedly recovered from near the apartment where Ayanki was arrested. The police found the device concealed in a shoe rack. The recovery assumes significance as Ayanki allegedly told investigators that he himself had posted the controversial messages on social media.
During questioning, Ayanki reportedly told the police that he used Wi-Fi networks at different locations to upload the posts. He allegedly said he used public Wi-Fi while traveling from Ernakulam to Kannur to publish some of the messages. The police are examining the devices and digital evidence as part of the investigation.
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