Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan and CPM leader M.V. Ayanki was taken into custody at around 2am from an apartment belonging to a lawyer in the city. While on the run, he also used social media to challenge the Home Department to catch him, prompting authorities to intensify the search. Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan and CPM leader M.V. Another case was registered after he allegedly posted threats against the SHO on social media.