Thrissur, Aug. 9 -- Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Sunday said that the action against goons will be intensified ahead of the Onam season after State Police arrested history-sheeter Arjun Ayanki.

Ayanki, an accused in several cases, was arrested after a search lasting more than two days and took him into custody from a hideout in Kannur, officials said.

Chennithala told reporters in Thrissur, "No goon who challenges the people will have any place in Keralam... Action against goons has already begun, and it will be intensified ahead of the Onam season. Strict surveillance will be maintained based on the lists available at all police stations. No matter who provides protection to such people, action will be taken against them...