THRISSUR: Cochin Devaswom Board has sought an explanation from Keralavarma College in connection with the poetry plagiarism row involving one of its employees Deepa Nishanth. Keralavarma College is under Cochin Devaswom Board. The action was taken following the criticisms that the plagiarism allegations caused disgrace for the college.

The teachers’ association has also sought an explanation from Deepa Nishanth. Deepa Nishanth had published a poem in the association magazine, and later it was alleged that she stole the poem written by S Kalesh. There are several posters against Deepa in the college and KSU in Keralavarma College has also taken a stand against Deepa Nishanth.