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Kozhikode Police Arrest Man for Extortion and Impersonation

Reported by Pooja Nair (Section Editor) · The Hindu - National ·

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GeneralKozhikode Police Arrest Man for Extortion and Impersonation
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Kozhikode City police have arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with multiple cases of extortion, criminal intimidation, and impersonation. The suspect, T. Nishad, was caught on Sunday evening in Kondotty, located in Malappuram district.

Charges and History

According to the First Information Report filed at the Medical College police station, the accused faces charges under Sections 308(2) and 204 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Investigators describe him as a habitual offender who already has several other cases registered against him in Kondotty and Manjeri.

Prior Cases

His past criminal record includes multiple charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, Section 151 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, Section 170 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and Section 118(a) of the Kerala Police Act.

Context

Police forces often track repeat offenders across district boundaries when criminal activities span multiple jurisdictions. Arrest records help authorities build stronger cases against individuals with long histories of legal violations.

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