Nithin Raj death: Dalit groups’ hartal in Kerala sees limited impact in Kasaragod
A statewide hartal in Kerala, called by Dalit and tribal organizations to demand justice for the death of BDS student Nithin Raj, had limited impact in Kasaragod district. While there were some attempts to block vehicles in rural areas, normal life continued largely unaffected in urban centers. Police intervened in several instances to restore traffic and maintain order during the protests.
- ▪The hartal was organized to demand justice for Nithin Raj, a BDS student who died under controversial circumstances.
- ▪Normal life in Kasaragod district was largely unaffected, with shops open and traffic flowing in major urban areas.
- ▪Police took action to remove obstructions and made at least one arrest during the protests.
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The Statewide hartal called by Dalit and tribal organisations in Kerala on Tuesday demanding justice in connection with the death of BDS student Nithin Raj had limited impact in Kasaragod district, with normal life remaining largely unaffected in most places, though sporadic attempts were made by hartal supporters to block vehicles in some hilly and rural pockets.The police intervened at several places to remove obstructions and restore traffic. One person was taken into custody near Puthiyakotta on the Kanhangad State highway after allegedly attempting to stop buses and lorries by waving a flag near a school.
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