KOZHIKODE: Four members of a robbery gang, who created an atmosphere of terror in Kozhikode city by brandishing swords at the police, have been arrested. The policeman was injured while trying to subdue the accused.

At the same time, the transfer of the policemen who beat up the DYFI leader in Petta, Thiruvananthapuram, was cancelled. The transfer of two SIs and the driver was cancelled. The action is based on the departmental inquiry report. On Tuesday, there was an argument between DYFI Vanchiyoor Block Secretary V Nithin and the police regarding vehicle inspection. Then there was conflict in front of the police station for three hours from 6 pm. There was a scuffle between DYFI-CPM workers and police after the party workers tried to barge into the station. During the conflict, Nithin was allegedly beaten up by the police and filed a complaint. The complaint was that he was beaten with an iron rod at the police station. Then a departmental inquiry was launched.