Kerala Chaos: Student Protest Sparks Violence

A protest by Kerala Students Union (KSU) to the Thrissur Range DIG office turned violent. Police used force against the activists, injuring several, including prominent leaders. KSU accused the police of shielding Students Federation of India (SFI) members, leading to a tense political atmosphere.

The Kerala Students Union (KSU) protest march to the Thrissur Range DIG office descended into chaos as it met with firm police resistance. Officers resorted to lathi charges and water cannons, resulting in injuries among several demonstrators.

Notable figures such as T N Prathapan and KSU president Aloshious Xavier were among the injured, as reported by Congress officials. The protest was triggered by allegations against the police for supposedly protecting SFI workers implicated in previous altercations at the Calicut University D-Zone Arts Festival.

Expressing concern over the situation, KPCC president K Sudhakaran MP condemned the police's actions and SFI's dominance, likening them to a 'witch-hunt'. With tensions remaining high, the KSU maintains its accusation that authorities acted in bias during and after the student clashes at Holy Grace Academy, Mala.

(With inputs from agencies.)