Kerala CM Condemns Police for Handcuffing Students, Orders Probe

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticized the police for handcuffing three KSU activists and covering their heads while transporting them to court. The students were involved in a clash with SFI members. An investigation has been ordered, and the police officer responsible is being transferred.

Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has voiced strong disapproval of recent police actions involving the handcuffing and head-covering of three Kerala Students Union (KSU) activists. The activists were escorted to court under these conditions following their arrest in a clash with the Student Federation of India (SFI).

During a session in the State Assembly, Vijayan responded to concerns raised by Leader of the Opposition V D Satheesan. It was revealed that the students, already restricted from public view for identification purposes, were treated in a manner the CM compared to the handling of criminals and terrorists.

Calling for a fair investigation, Vijayan assured that the Station House Officer (SHO) involved would be relocated pending inquiries while the government reaffirms its stance against such punitive measures towards students.

(With inputs from agencies.)