Malappuram: Seven people, including a college student, were arrested after a shocking incident in which a video showing a gang smuggling sand over a road in front of a police station went viral. After the video was shared on Instagram, the authorities acted quickly.
The Incident
The trio was filmed importing sand right in front of the police station in Nilambur, in the Malappuram district. The individuals who carried out the illegal activity with apparent audacity were Mamed Odagiyidenl Mattath Sharif Shan (23), Kattumunda Tallyathodfin Marvan (20), Pulikkal Ameen (19), Thazhathugram Chekkarathil Althaf (22), Chakkarathil Muhammad Saneed (22), Kannamthodiyil Abdul Majid (24), and Karkadathil Sahane (25).
Police Response
Police in Nilambur responded promptly after the video became viral on the internet. Following up on news reports, the authorities filed a complaint and within a day, all seven of the accused were taken into custody under the supervision of the District Police Chief. The truck used in the smuggling operation was also taken by the police after it was discovered parked in a rural area of Kadathippadi.
Details of the Operation
The police claimed that the people who had been apprehended had carefully thought out the smuggling strategy. The truck was driven by Marvan, and co-owned by Majid, Althaf, and Sharif Shan. During the smuggling operation, Saneed, Majid, and Sahane kept an eye out to prevent being discovered by the authorities. On the evening of July 24, Ameen, a college student, recorded the group moving sand from Fulligradam to Mriyyamthuni. He then uploaded the footage to Instagram in the hopes that it would go unnoticed.
Further Investigation
The arrested people had carefully planned the smuggling operation, the police claimed. The vehicle was jointly owned by Majid, Althaf, and Sharif Shan; Marvan drove it. While the smuggling was going on, Saneed, Majid, and Sahane kept an eye out to keep the authorities from finding them. Ameen, a college student, recorded the group moving sand from Fulligradam to Mriyyamthuni on July 24. He then uploaded the footage to Instagram in the hopes that it wouldn’t draw notice.
Court Proceedings
The court has been presented with the arrested individuals. Sub Inspectors Themakatty Joseph, T Mujon’s, K Rathansh, RN Sadieur, Nouthad Shifn Kugganath, Annetn Tosagh, Sajauth, T Frines, Vinok, and Shokanth were among the police officers participating in the operation. Their swift and well-coordinated actions made it possible to apprehend the accused and seize the truck that was being used for smuggling in record time.
This incident highlights the audacity of illicit sand smuggling activities and the significance of law enforcement being on the lookout. The prompt action taken by the Nilambur police indicates their dedication to stopping such illicit activity and upholding law and order in the area. The widely shared video proved to be an invaluable piece of evidence, accelerating the investigation and enabling the criminals to face justice.
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