SFI Kannur district secretary taken into police custody

Police on Friday (September 11, 2026) morning took Students Federation of India (SFI) Kannur secretary Joel Thomas into custody in connection with a case registered over alleged violence during a protest in Thiruvananthapuram.

Joel was taken into custody by the Thiruvananthapuram Cantonment Police from near Women’s College, Palikkunnu, Kannur.

The police have registered a case against 31 SFÚ leaders and activists, including charges of attempted murder and other non-bailable offences.

The police action took place when Joel was in Kannur for activities related to university union elections.

Published – 11 Sep 2026 19:53 IST