Two were held for attempted extortion at knifepoint in Kochi

The Kochi city police on Sunday night arrested two youths for allegedly vandalizing a juice shop and attempting to extort money at knives in Valanjambalam near MG Road, triggering panic among customers.

The arrested persons have been identified as Sachin (26) and AL Bichu (26), both natives of Alappuzha. Police said CCTV footage showed Sachin entering the store armed with a knife, confronting a young man at the till, stabbing the counter and then turning to customers. The pair later fled on a motorbike.

Sachin is reportedly involved in several criminal cases, including narcotics cases, and has been in jail before. It was also revealed that the Alappuzha police had registered a case under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA) against him before he left the district and moved to Kochi.

Published – 02 Jun 2026 22:04 IST