In Kozhikode district, recent news reports say police arrested several people after an attack on an on-duty officer near Mananchira Square. The incident involved a syringe attack during a night patrol, and the arrested suspects were taken into custody after a citywide search.Police said the incident took place on the evening of August 29, 2026, while a Town police team was checking a group near Mananchira Square. When officers questioned them, one suspect allegedly attacked civil police officer K. Adarsh with a syringe, injuring his right hand.Different reports say three or four people were arrested in connection with the case, including Benny Lloyd, Rajath, Nandakumar, and Adhnul Shahim, while some outlets noted that one accomplice may still be being traced.