KOZHIKODE: Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Saturday arrived at Calicut University despite the black flag threat issued by the SFI. Several SFI activists, including state president K Anusree and secretary PM Arsho, were arrested by the police for staging a protest in front of the university. Many activists were injured in the police lathi charge.

Before leaving for Kozhikode, the Governor had said in New Delhi that he was not afraid of the "SFI goons." The Governor, who reached the Karipur airport at 6.30 pm yesterday, reached the university campus at 7.30 pm. The SFI workers jumped onto the road before the Governor's convoy arrived at the university. Following this, police and activists clashed. As the Governor's vehicle arrived, the police prevented the SFI activists from entering the road.

The Governor's convoy entered the university compound while the police were arresting and moving the SFI activists. The Governor is staying at Room No.1 in Cardamom VIP Guest House. The police have arranged tight security similar to the one provided for the Chief Minister's journey. 300 policemen are providing security under the leadership of Kondotty DySP Moosa Vallikkadan. The Governor will attend the wedding ceremony of Muslim League state president Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal's son on Sunday morning. The wedding will be held at Calicut Trade Center at 10 am. After that, the Governor will travel to the guest house.

CM is sponsoring protesters: Governor

Governor Arif Mohammed Khan said that the criminals hired by the Chief Minister were the ones who were protesting against him. The Governor was speaking to the media after reaching the University of Calicut under heavy security. He said that violence sponsored by the Chief Minister was taking place inside the campus. He added that this was an attempt to divert attention from the government's financial crisis.

"I did not see SFI's protest on the campus. I had said that I would get out of the car if they came near the car. I will definitely get out of the car the protestors come near the car. No one will be allowed to hit the official vehicle. I'm not afraid of SFI's protest," the Governor said.