History-sheeter Arjun Ayanki remanded, shifted to Thalassery jail in Kerala’s Kannur
Arjun Ayanki, a history-sheeter, has been remanded to judicial custody in Kerala following multiple charges related to social media threats and provocative posts. Police cited concerns regarding potential evidence destruction and public peace as reasons for the remand.
Why it matters
The case highlights the legal challenges and police responses to cyber-harassment and inflammatory content on social media platforms.
Criminal-case accused Arjun Ayanki was remanded in judicial custody by the Koothuparamba Magistrate Court on Sunday (August 9, 2026) in a case registered by the Kannur cyber police. He was subsequently shifted to the special sub-jail in Thalassery.
His lawyer M.K. Hassan said there were several other cases registered against Arjun. “Even if he secures bail in Sunday’s case, the police may subsequently arrest him in connection with other cases. We have already decided that we will not apply for bail in this case,” Mr. Hassan said.
The Oonnukal police police are expected to approach the Kannur court on Monday (August 10, 2026) seeking his formal arrest in another case.
The police, in the remand report, said granting bail to Arjun could lead to repetition of offences and that there was a possibility of him absconding and destroying evidence.
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