Violence erupted in Thiruvananthapuram after SFI’s sweeping victory in the Kerala University Union elections. SFI and KSU accused each other of stone pelting during a victory procession, leaving police personnel and activists injured. Police used water cannons, tear gas and lathi charge to control the situation. FIRs were registered against SFI workers and others.
Thiruvananthapuram: Clashes have erupted in the state capital after the results of the Kerala University Union elections were announced, with SFI leaders alleging that KSU activists attacked a victory procession taken out by the Left student outfit after its sweeping win in the polls, police said on Tuesday.
The confrontation began during the SFI celebration march near the university area on Monday night.
According to SFI leaders, KSU workers allegedly hurled stones at the procession and damaged a police vehicle.
However, police alleged that SFI activists threw stones and sticks at KSU workers, while around 20 KSU activists reportedly retaliated by throwing stones back.
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