KOCHI: A scuffle broke out when a march was staged by the CPI in Kochi related to the SFI-AISF cash at Vypeen College. Many including Moovattupuzha MLA Eldo Abraham sustained injuries when police resorted to lathicharge to disperse the violent activists. It has been alleged that the police used tear gas and attacked the MLA.

The CPI marched to the DIG's office after alleging that Njarakkal circle inspector had taken biased action in the clash at Vypeen College. Almost 2000 activists including CPI district secretary attended the march. In between, the march turned violence and the police used force. Meantime, CPI state secretary Kanam Rajendran said that he will respond after knowing the details of the police lathicharge.

A clash broke out between the SFI and the AISF in connection with ‘Freshers Day’ in the college. A dispute broke out after two second year students came to the college before the classes started. When CPI district secretary P Raju and his team were returning after visiting them, DYFI activists blocked them by keeping bikes in front of their car. A team led by Njarakkal circle inspector reached the spot and shifted the bikes and paved way for the car.