Alleged habitual offender sent to prison under KAAPA

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The 40-year-old alleged habitual offender was sent to Kannur Central Jail under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA) after he was linked to many theft cases in the region.

The man was identified as Mujeeb, a resident of Arappayil, Peringalam. He is listed as a known offender at Kunnamangalam police station in Kozhikode.

Police said Mujeeb faces more than 35 cases in Kozhikode and Malappuram districts, with cases registered at stations including Kondotta, Karipur, Areekode, Edacherry, Koduvally, Atholi, Kunnamangalam, Pantheerankavu, Town, Nadakkavu and Vellayil. Charges against him include stealing cash and jewellery, stealing vehicles parked in public places and breaking into locked shops.

He was already in judicial custody after his arrest for allegedly stealing a two-wheeler parked outside a textile showroom in Pantheerankavu on September 1.

Mujeeb had previously spent six months in pre-trial detention under Section 3(1) of the KAAPA in 2024-25 before his release.

The latest action was taken by the Kunnamangalam police due to his repeated offences. Based on the preliminary report of the local sub-inspector and the recommendation of Deputy Commissioner of Police (Kozhikode City) Padam Singh, District Collector MS Madhavikutty ordered his transfer to Kannur Central Jail.

Published – 07 Nov 2026 21:26 IST