Kannur: Arjun Ayanki, who has openly challenged the police and Home Department, has once again come into the spotlight in Kerala. But who is Arjun Ayanki? By challenging and threatening political opponents online, Ayanki built a sizeable following on social media. Karipur gold smuggling caseAyanki first gained notoriety in connection with the Karipur gold smuggling case. As political conflicts in Kannur declined, some quotation gangs reportedly shifted their focus to gold smuggling, creating new avenues for Ayanki and others operating in the network.