Kannur, Aug. 9 -- The police have arrested Arjun Ayanki, an accused in several cases, after a search lasting more than two days and taken him into custody from a hideout in Kannur, officials said.

According to Kannur City Police Commissioner Vijaya Bharath Reddy, IPS, Ayanki was arrested by a police team led by the Northern Range Deputy Inspector General (DIG).

Police on Saturday said Ayanki had been staying at an apartment in Kannur city along with a friend. When the police team reached the apartment, he allegedly attempted to escape but was unsuccessful.

Ayanki was arrested in connection with a case registered in Kannur and is likely to be taken to Ernakulam. Further action will be taken as directed by the Additional Director General...