Two held in alleged robbery bid
Two suspects were detained by residents and police after an attempted robbery at a migrant worker residence in Kozhikode. Two other suspects remain at large following the incident on Saturday night.
Why it matters
Reflects local public safety concerns and the role of community vigilance in crime prevention.
Two persons were taken into custody after a four-member gang allegedly barged into rooms occupied by migrant workers at Kuttikkattoor in Kozhikode and attempted to rob them at knifepoint late on Saturday night (September 13, 2026). The two were identified as Adarsh of Kuttikkattoor and Ajas of Poovattuparamba. The other two suspects fled the scene.
According to the police, the gang allegedly entered the workers’ rooms and threatened them with knives while attempting to steal cash and mobile phones. The workers, with the help of residents, managed to overpower and detain two suspects.
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