Thiruvananthapuram City police intensify search for Ananthapuri Manikandan, District Congress Committee member, accused in Kowdiar land grab case. Manikandan, a vendor, suspected of masterminding fraudulent property transfer of land owned by Dora Asariya Cripps, US resident, in Jawahar Nagar. Museum police arrested Merin Jacob, 27, Punalur and Vasantha, 76, Karakulam. Gang allegedly forged documents to register land in name of Merin, claimed as Cripps's adopted daughter, later sold for approximately ₹1.5 crore in January. Vasantha's resemblance to Cripps facilitated scam. Another accused, Chandrasenan, allegedly purchased property. Property registered at Sub-Registrar office, Sasthamangalam. Investigation probing alleged role of revenue officials. Fraud discovered when property caretaker attempted to pay tax, found property transferred without knowledge. Manikandan's anticipatory bail plea rejected by court; lookout notice issued. Chandrasenan granted anticipatory bail citing absence of cash transaction proof; investigation to examine bank details.