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**Kerala University Syndicate Member Seeks Police Protection Amidst Political Violence**
**KOCHI, India – July 16, 2025 -** A member of the Kerala University Syndicate has petitioned the Kerala High Court, seeking police protection due to escalating violence on university grounds. P.S. Gopakumar, the syndicate member, alleges that factions of the ruling party in the state have instigated “unprecedented violence” following a controversy surrounding the placement of an image of ‘Bharat Mata’ in the Senate Hall during a June function.
In his petition, Gopakumar described a breakdown in university administration, disruption of academic services, unauthorized protests, property damage, and the risk of tampering with official records. He requested the court’s intervention to restore order and prevent further disruption of university governance.
The Bench of Justice N. Nagaresh has requested Gopakumar to provide specific instances of obstruction he has faced while attempting to enter the university. The court stated that police protection cannot be granted solely based on fear or apprehension. Gopakumar has been directed to submit an affidavit detailing the time and date of any incidents he has experienced. The case has been adjourned for hearing on Monday.
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