SFI, KSU activists clash in city
Clashes erupted in the capital city between the Students Federation of India (SFI) and the Kerala Students Union (KSU) following election celebrations. The situation escalated, prompting police intervention with lathicharge and water cannons. CPI(M) leader M.V. Jayarajan criticized the police for allegedly targeting SFI activists selectively.
- ▪Clashes occurred near Palayam after Kerala University Union elections.
- ▪Police used lathicharge and water cannons to control the situation.
- ▪CPI(M) leader M.V. Jayarajan accused police of selective targeting of SFI activists.
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A tense situation prevailed in the capital city on Monday night as clashes broke out between activists of the Students Federation of India (SFI) and Kerala Students Union (KSU) near Palayam. The clashes between the student unions of the CPI(M) and the Congress started following the victory celebrations of the respective organisations after the Kerala University Union elections. The police had to resort to lathciharge and use water cannons to bring the situation under control. CPI(M) leader M.V.Jayarajan who reached the spot accused the police of indulging in selective targetting of SFI activists.
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