THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: An arrest warrant has been issued against DYFI All India President and Rajya Sabha MP AA Rahim. The warrant was issued by the Thiruvananthapuram Judicial First Class Magistrate Court.

The action was taken on a petition filed by prof Vijayalakshmi, head of Kerala University Student Services, alleging that she was illegally detained, threatened and physically and mentally abused during a strike organized by the SFI.

Rahim had not appeared before the court despite being asked to appear in person. Following this, the court issued an arrest warrant against the MP. There are 12 accused in the case, including Rahim. The court has issued arrest warrants for all the accused in the case.