Several were injured in a clash between Youth Congress workers and Students' Federation of India-Democratic Youth Federation of India (SFI-DYFI) activists in Kerala's Kannur on Thursday night, January 29, during a protest over the alleged vandalism of a political poster.
The Youth Congress had planned a satyagraha in Payyanur following allegations by former area secretary and district committee member P. Unnikrishnan of irregularities in the martyrs' fund. Tension escalated when DYFI and SFI workers allegedly tore down posters related to the protest.
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The situation worsened after DYFI and SFI members marched to the District Congress Committee office to protest the Youth Congress’ accusations. A second clash followed, leading to stone pelting between both sides.
Police intervened and dispersed the groups after considerable effort. A case has been registered against members of both organisations. Those injured in the incident have been admitted to the hospital.