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Keralam: Three more arrested in Meenangadi highway robbery case

According to reports, police arrested three more individuals in connection with a highway robbery that took place near the FCI godown at Meenangadi. The latest arrests bring the total number of people taken into custody in the case to five. Investigators stated that the incident occurred on the evening of September 30, when a group of approximately 10 people traveling in two cars intercepted an Innova vehicle carrying a traveler from Bengaluru to Koduvally.

State

Kerala

First reported

October 2026

Agency involved

Special Investigation Team (SAGOC), Meenangadi Police, and Wayanad District Police

Arrests

Five individuals arrested in total

Status

Five suspects arrested and brought to the police station; investigation ongoing

The full story

Everything you need to know about this case, in one place.

Police alleged that the gang smashed the side windows of the victim's car, sprayed pepper spray into the traveler's face, and forcibly pulled him out. The assailants then allegedly fled the scene with the vehicle and a sum of Rs 21,000 kept inside. A Special Investigation Team, led by Bathery DySP M M Abdul Kareem and acting under the direction of Wayanad District Police Chief S Devamanohar, carried out the operations leading to the arrests.

The newly arrested suspects were apprehended from locations in Kannur district, including Edathotti in Peravoor and Kannamballi. Authorities noted that several of the accused individuals have prior criminal cases registered against them at various police stations across the region. Investigations into the highway robbery and the search for remaining suspects continue.

Not yet reported: The reports do not specify the total number of suspects ultimately identified or the current legal charges and court proceedings filed against the arrested individuals.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

Five suspects have been arrested by a Special Investigation Team, and police continue their efforts regarding the remaining alleged participants.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

A single male traveler journeying from Bengaluru to Koduvally in an Innova car.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

September 30A traveler from Bengaluru was intercepted and robbed of his car and Rs 21,000 near Meenangadi.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

The suspects tracked and intercepted a car carrying a traveler on a highway.
A group of around ten people traveling in two cars blocked the victim's vehicle.
The attackers smashed the side windows of the target car.
They sprayed pepper spray into the traveler's face to disorient him.
They forcibly pulled the traveler out of the vehicle and fled with the car and cash.

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Sources and further reading

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newindianexpress.comOriginal report The New Indian Expressnewindianexpress.com Keralam: Three more arrested in Meenangadi highway robbery case - The New Indian ExpressThe New Indian Express · 23 Oct 2026

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