Arjun Ayanki among six detained ahead of poll results - The HinduPublished - May 03, 2026 09:53 pm IST - KOCHIIn a pre-election result security crackdown, the Kothamangalam police on Sunday (May 3) detained six members of a group reportedly led by Arjun Ayanki, 29, a native of Azhikkal in Kannur who is booked in eight cases.The group was nabbed from a resort at Punnekkad near Kariyilappara. The Ernakulam rural police said the action was part of a drive codenamed Operation Steel Bird targeting suspected habitual offenders.Published - May 03, 2026 09:53 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }