KOZHIKODE: Protests erupted after a student got injured after slipping in midst of kolkali competition at the School Kalolsavam venue. Contestant Abu Sufiyan from Thandekkadu School in Ernakulam slipped due to a faulty mat on the stage. Following this, students, teachers, and parents protested outside the venue.

The match was temporarily suspended and Abu was shifted to the hospital. The protestors demanded that the carpet be changed. The incident took place in the high school section of the kolkali competition.

The student suffered injuries on his hand and leg. There are allegations that the parents and students pointed out minor problems to the authorities right from the beginning of the competition, but no proper solution was found.