Kerala hartal: Kannur sees sporadic protests, life largely unaffected
A hartal called by Dalit and tribal organizations in Kerala in response to the death of student R. L. Nithin Raj saw sporadic protests in Kannur. Despite attempts to disrupt traffic and shut down shops, normal life largely continued with many businesses operating as usual. Police intervened to remove protesters and maintain order, indicating the limited impact of the hartal.
- ▪The hartal was called in protest against the death of R. L. Nithin Raj, a dental college student.
- ▪Protests occurred in Kannur, but normal life was largely unaffected with shops and markets open.
- ▪Police removed protesters who attempted to block traffic and shut down businesses.
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The hartal called by Dalit and tribal organisations in Kerala in protest against the death of dental college student R. L. Nithin Raj, is being observed in parts of Kannur on Tuesday, even as normal life was largely unaffected, with shops and markets functioning as usual in many areas.The police removed protesters who attempted to block vehicles, including in Kannur town, where activists tried to disrupt traffic.At Chelerymukku, Dalit activists who blocked buses and private vehicles were forcibly removed by the police.In Payyannur, the police took into custody protesters who attempted to forcibly shut shops.
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