Leaders of the Muslim Youth League arranged for a rally that caused traffic jams in Kochi

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Police on Monday said a case has been registered against 12 Muslim Youth League (MYL) leaders, including its state president Sayyid Munavvar Ali Shihab Thangal and Fathima Thahiliya, MLA, in connection with a rally organized as part of the state conference that allegedly caused traffic jams in Kochi.

The case was registered by the Ernakulam Central Police after a rally organized by the state committee of the Muslim Youth League from Bolgatta to the Kerala High Court on Sunday.

According to the FIR, around 2,000 people participated in the rally, which started at Goshree Junction in Bolgatty around 4 pm and reached Marine Drive around 5.30 pm.

The gathering allegedly caused obstruction to vehicular and pedestrian movement along Shanmukham Road near High Court Junction, the FIR said.

Other accused include state general secretary MLA PK Firoz, treasurer P Ismayil, vice presidents Mujeeb Kaderi, Faisal Bafaqui Thangal, Ashraf Edaneer and KA Mahin and secretaries CK Muhammadali, Naseer Karyara, Gafoor Kolkkalathil and TPM Jishan.

The case was registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act and the Kerala Public Roads (Restriction of Assemblies and Processions) Act, 2011.

Police on Sunday announced traffic diversion in Kochi city in connection with the rally.

Published – 9 Nov 2026 12:20 PM IST