Major clash breaks out between SFI and KSU activists at Kerala University headquarters; police resort to lathi charge

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A major clash broke out between SFI and KSU activists at the Kerala University headquarters. The conflict erupted during the celebration of union election results, with both SFI and KSU members confronting each other. Following the clash, police resorted to a lathi charge. Several students were injured in the police action.

The violence spread near the MLA Hostel in Palayam as well. Stone-pelting was reported both from outside the campus towards the inside and vice versa. The situation is reportedly out of control.

While SFI managed to retain control of the university union, they lost the position of Vice Chairperson. It is after a gap of ten years that KSU has secured a win in a general seat.