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Police in Kozhikode, India, have arrested several leaders of an action committee that organized protests against a private slaughterhouse waste treatment firm. The arrests follow a violent clash where police officers were attacked, emergency services were obstructed, and property was damaged. Authorities are investigating the incident as an organized attack and are searching for additional suspects captured on camera.
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Kozhikode Police Crack Down on Protest Leaders After Violent Clash
Kozhikode, India – October 23, 2025 – In the wake of a violent confrontation at Ambayathode in Kozhikode district, police have arrested several senior leaders of a local action committee that spearheaded recent protests against a private slaughterhouse waste treatment firm. The crackdown follows an incident on October 21st where protesters clashed with police, resulting in injuries to officers, obstruction of emergency services, and significant property damage estimated at ₹5 crore.
According to police reports, the protesters engaged in an “organized attack” on law enforcement, using women and children as human shields. Superintendent of Police (Kozhikode Rural) K.E. Baiju was among the injured officers. Protesters allegedly set fire to vehicles, vandalized property, and even attempted to block fire engines from reaching the scene, endangering lives.
“The behaviour of the protesters was inhumane,” stated an officer involved in the investigation. “They deliberately endangered police officers and prevented emergency services from providing assistance.”
A widespread search is underway for over 50 additional suspects who were captured on CCTV footage allegedly participating in the attacks. T. Meharoof, a local leader of the Democratic Youth Federation of India, has been named as the prime accused in the first information report.
The investigation is being conducted under the supervision of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police (Kannur Range) Yathish Chandra. Police have registered cases under sections 109 (attempts to murder) and 191 (rioting) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Authorities have vowed to conduct a thorough and scientific investigation to bring all those responsible for the violence to justice.
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