Student death: Statewide hartal disrupts life in Kerala, vehicles blocked
A statewide hartal in Kerala has been called by various Dalit organisations in response to the death of a dental college student, Nithin Raj. The protest has significantly disrupted normal life, with activists blocking vehicles and forcing shops to close in several areas. The organisations are demanding justice and have raised concerns about the police investigation into the circumstances surrounding Raj's death.
- ▪The hartal is being observed from 6 am to 6 pm on Tuesday.
- ▪Nithin Raj, a first-year BDS student, died after falling from a building on April 10.
- ▪The police have registered a case against two faculty members for alleged abetment of suicide.
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Student death: Statewide hartal disrupts life in Kerala, vehicles blockedStudent death: Statewide hartal disrupts life in Kerala, vehicles blockedPublished on: Apr 28, 2026 8:51 AM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link Thiruvananthapuram, A statewide hartal called by various Dalit organisations seeking justice in the death of Kannur dental college student Nithin Raj is being observed across Kerala on Tuesday.Student death: Statewide hartal disrupts life in Kerala, vehicles blockedThe protest has affected normal life, as activists blocked the movement of vehicles in many parts of the state.Incidents of hartal supporters forcing shops to shut were also reported in various places.In many areas, including the state capital and Kannur, hartal supporters blocked vehicles.
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