Thrissur: Kotali Sreedharan and his son Arun, notorious figures entangled in a web of criminal activities spanning pipe money smuggling, murder, and other offenses across state borders, found themselves apprehended in Koratti. The duo, en route from Thrissur to Ernakulam in an Innova car, fell into the clutches of a specialized investigative team headed by Chalakudy DYSP TS Sinoj.
The arrest unfolded as the special team received intelligence suggesting that the father-son duo was traversing the national highway. In a well-coordinated effort, the law enforcement team trailed them and eventually cornered their vehicle at the Korati signal junction. In a bid to escape the clutches of the law, Sreedharan resorted to pointing a firearm at the police officers, heightening the tension at the signal point where the vehicle had been surrounded.
Despite the perilous situation, the members of the squad exhibited commendable courage and strategic prowess, successfully overpowering Sreedharan. The arrest involved a dramatic intervention, including breaking the car window, as the father and son attempted to evade justice.
The criminal history of Sreedharan extends beyond the borders of Kerala, with charges pending against him in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Despite securing bail in numerous cases within the state, he had managed to elude authorities until this recent apprehension.
The arresting team, operating under the watchful eye of Thrissur City District Police Chief Navneet Sharma, comprised key personnel such as DYSP Sinoj, SI Maraya VG, Stephen, C.A. Job, Sunil Kumar T. B, Satheesan. M, Roy Paulus, ASI Musa P. M, Senior Civil Police Officer Polly M. T, Raji A. Yu, and Shijo Thomas. Their collective efforts culminated in the successful apprehension of these notorious criminals, reflecting a triumph of law and order over criminal elements.
