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Arrests and Detentions in Kochi: Notable Arrests and Actions Taken

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In the past week, a series of arrests and detentions have taken place in Kochi, highlighting the ongoing efforts of the police in tackling various crimes. A young man, P Manu, was apprehended with 24.48g of MDMA near Palarivattom Cooperative Bank, while two individuals, Mukesh Murali and Sujith B, were arrested for their alleged involvement in a theft in Kalamassery. Furthermore, two men, Ranjith T alias Ranju and Hrithik V, were detained for allegedly attempting to murder a youth by inflicting knife wounds. Additionally, a 38-year-old history-sheeter, Nibun C (Appu), was detained under Kaapa for his involvement in numerous cases, including robbery, theft, and assault.

Key Takeaways:

  • P Manu, 22, of Vennala, was arrested with 24.48g of MDMA, identified as a key link in directly sourcing synthetic drugs from Bengaluru.
  • Mukesh Murali, 37, and Sujith B, 34, both from Pathanamthitta, were apprehended for stealing copper strips worth around Rs 1 lakh in Kalamassery.
  • Ranjith T alias Ranju, 42, and Hrithik V, 35, were arrested by Njarakkam police for allegedly attempting to murder a youth in retaliation for questioning an assault.
  • Nibun C (Appu), 38, was detained under Kaapa for his involvement in numerous cases, including robbery, theft, obstruction of government officials' duties, and assault.
  • The arrests were made by various police teams, including the Kochi city Dansaf team, Ernakulam rural police, and Muvattupuzha police.
  • Rumors and unofficial sources confirmed the arrested individuals were awaiting questioning by police.

Statistics:

  • 24.48g of MDMA was seized from P Manu.
  • Rs 1 lakh worth of copper strips was stolen in Kalamassery.
  • 1 arrest was made under Kaapa for Nibun C (Appu).
  • 2 theft cases were solved, and 1 attempted murder was investigated.
  • 4 individuals were arrested, and 2 were detained for questioning.

Sources:

  • Times of India
  • Kerala police action
  • District collector G Priyanka
  • Rural district police chief M Hemalatha

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