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How Arjun Ayanki Turned a Police Manhunt Into a Social Media Spectacle
- August 10 , 2026
Arjun Ayanki’s story is unlike most criminal investigations in Kerala. While police searched for the absconding history-sheeter across the state, he remained highly active on social media, turning an ongoing manhunt into a digital spectacle.
In this Onmanorama Explainer, we trace Ayanki’s journey from a former DYFI activist to a key accused in multiple criminal cases, examine how he built a massive online following while evading arrest, and look at how Kerala Police eventually tracked him down in Kannur.
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