Synopsis: The protest, led by SFI state president M. Sivaprasad, turned violent after activists squatted in front of the VC’s car, prompting police intervention.

Tension flared up at University of Kerala campus on Wednesday, 12 November, as SFI activists blocked Vice-Chancellor Dr Mohanan Kunnummal’s vehicle, demanding action against Dean Dr CN Vijayakumari, who has been accused of making casteist remarks against a research scholar.

The protest, led by SFI state president M. Sivaprasad, turned violent after activists squatted in front of the VC’s car, prompting police intervention.

The police resorted to a lathi-charge and arrested several protesters to clear the way for the VC’s convoy.

The protest erupted after the Senate meeting, during which Left syndicate members had also staged d

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