In a significant breakthrough in the Kerala radicalization case, the National Investigating Agency (NIA) arrested Moideen Kutty PK, a cadre of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI), who had been evading law enforcement for the past three years. He was apprehended upon his return from the UAE at Kochi International Airport. The NIA's investigation links him to a broader conspiracy aimed at radicalizing youth and promoting 'violent jihad', raising concerns about communal tensions in the region.

Moideen Kutty's involvement came to light in a case registered in September 2022, where he was implicated in efforts to radicalize influential youths within Kerala's Malappuram district. The agency reported that he had been coordinating physical education training for the PFI, which included allegedly providing selected youth with firearms training as part of a reported conspiracy to incite violence and terrorism.

The arrest reflects a growing concern over radicalization efforts in India, particularly among the youth, and highlights the NIA's ongoing efforts to clamp down on groups accused of inciting communal discord. With incriminating documents reportedly found during a search of his residence, this case may lead to further investigations into the network and operational strategies of the PFI in Kerala and beyond, amplifying worries about security and potential violence in diverse communities.