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CPI(M) Alleges Police Double Standards Following Arrests of DYFI Activists in Kasaragod
The Hindu•Published: Oct 16, 2026 03:22 PM IST
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CPI(M) Kasaragod district secretary M. Rajagopalan has accused local police of bias, claiming they are targeting DYFI activists while ignoring similar protests by BJP workers. The allegations follow recent demonstrations against Minister O.J. Janeesh, which were sparked by reports that the Minister allegedly led Youth Congress workers in an attack on SFI activists in Thiruvananthapuram.
- Arrests and Remands: Eight DYFI activists were remanded following a protest at Nadakkavu in Trikaripur, with six others remanded in Nileshwar and additional cases registered in Bedakam.
- Alleged Police Inaction: Rajagopalan claims that while DYFI members faced non-bailable charges, BJP workers who obstructed the Minister’s vehicle at Puthiyakotta in Kanhangad faced no legal consequences.
- Additional Allegations: The CPI(M) leader further alleged that Muslim League workers carrying weapons were not apprehended despite police presence, and that a doctor, Dr. Siddharath Ravindran, was removed from his hospital position after joining the protests.
The Context & Background
These tensions stem from ongoing political friction in Kasaragod regarding Minister O.J. Janeesh. The CPI(M) has publicly rejected claims that these protests were orchestrated to distract from separate demonstrations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
What's Next:The accusations of partisan policing in Kasaragod highlight deepening political polarization in Kerala. The outcome of these allegations will likely force a review of local law enforcement protocols and could influence upcoming political discourse regarding the impartiality of state agencies in handling inter-party protests.
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