Kerala, Kozhikode City: A 27-year-old Perumanna native, Arjun, has been charged under the Kappa Act and sent to jail for his involvement in multiple criminal activities across Kozhikode city. Known for engaging in anti-social behavior, Arjun was involved in wholesale and retail drug trafficking, targeting students and young people. He has nine pending cases against him, including charges of illegal possession and sale of drugs such as hashish oil, MDMA, and ganja, reported under the Mavoor, Medical College, Kundamangalam, and Nadakkavu police stations.
In addition to drug-related offenses, Arjun has been accused of detaining women illegally, forcibly taking jewelry and money, inflicting serious injuries with or without deadly weapons, and committing financial fraud. Despite being released on bail for good conduct, he continued his criminal activities, leading to his re-arrest by the Medical College Police while he was already in Kozhikode District Jail.
Based on a preliminary report by the Medical College Police Inspector and a recommendation from the Kozhikode City Police Commissioner, the Kozhikode District Collector issued an order against the accused, identifying him as a habitual offender. Following this order, Arjun has been transferred from Kozhikode District Jail to Kannur Central Jail.