Cyber Police Seize Phone Linked to Arjun Ayanki's Social Media Threats
Kannur City Cyber police have seized a phone allegedly used by Arjun Ayanki to post threatening social media messages. A laptop was also recovered from his residence as part of the investigation into posts targeting police and a Home Minister.
Key takeaways
- Arjun Ayanki's phone, allegedly used for posting online threats, has been seized by cyber police.
- A laptop was also recovered from Ayanki's residence during the investigation.
- Ayanki reportedly told police he used various Wi-Fi networks, including public ones, to upload the social media posts.
- The seized phone was found concealed in a shoe rack near Ayanki's arrest location.
- The investigation is related to threatening and abusive posts targeting police officers and Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala.
Authorities have seized a mobile phone reportedly used by Arjun Ayanki to upload threatening and abusive content on social media. The device was found concealed in a shoe rack near the apartment where Ayanki was apprehended.
This recovery is considered important as Ayanki has allegedly informed investigators that he personally posted the controversial messages. He also reportedly stated that he utilized Wi-Fi networks from various locations to upload the content, including public Wi-Fi while traveling between Ernakulam and Kannur.
Kannur City Cyber police conducted a search of Ayanki's residence in Kappadavu, Azhikode, as part of an ongoing investigation into cases registered over alleged threats and abusive posts directed at police officers and Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala.
The police had previously found a different phone at the time of Ayanki's arrest. However, subsequent inquiries indicated that the social media posts were not made from that device. Investigators are currently examining the seized devices and digital evidence.
Ayanki is currently in judicial custody at Thalassery sub-jail. He was recently brought before the Thalassery Judicial Magistrate and remanded to police custody for three days for further interrogation. Authorities also plan to take him to locations in Kannur where he allegedly stayed while evading arrest to gather evidence. Reports indicate that Ayanki has not been fully cooperative during questioning.
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