Jul 5, 2026 09:30 AM IST Kerala: Ex-student detained for allegedly trying to steal hostel beds from Kochi college A former student of Maharajas College in Kochi was detained on Sunday for allegedly attempting to steal eight beds from the college hostel by posing as a repair worker, police said.
The accused, a 2024 Botany graduate from Angamaly, reportedly arrived at the hostel early in the morning, dismantled several beds and loaded eight onto a goods vehicle hired through an online service.
The alleged theft was foiled after the hostel warden asked for authorisation documents and, upon receiving no satisfactory explanation, alerted the college authorities and police, according to the PTI reports.
The vehicle was seized, and the accused was taken into custody for questioning.
Police said a preliminary examination of his mobile phone showed he had been in contact with some current students and further investigation is underway.
