Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Former Naxalite Leader Vellathooval Stephen Dies at 82
Vellathooval Stephen was a famous leader in the Naxalite movement in Kerala, India.
He was 82 years old and died at his home in Vadattupara.
He was very important in a big event in 1968 where some people attacked a police station.
After that, he was caught and spent 15 years in jail.
While in jail, he changed his ideas and later wrote many books about his life and thoughts.
He was also a preacher.
He had cancer and was being treated for it before he died.
Vellathooval Stephen, a prominent Naxalite leader, passed away at 82.
He was involved in the 1968 Thalassery police station attack.
Stephen was arrested in 1971 and faced 18 cases, including murder.
He spent 15 years in jail and later turned to evangelism.
Stephen authored several books, including 'History and Marxian Philosophy' and 'A Testimony of God Across the Coal Paths'.
- Who
- Vellathooval Stephen, a former Naxalite leader in Kerala
- What
- Passed away at the age of 82
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- At his residence in Vadattupara, near Kothamangalam, Kerala
- Why
- He had been undergoing treatment for cancer
- Name
- Vellathooval Stephen
- Age
- 82
- Cause of Death
- Cancer
- Location of Death
- Vadattupara, near Kothamangalam
- Notable Event
- Thalassery police station attack (1968)
- Books Written
- History and Marxian Philosophy, Inspiration, Atataiyak, Half-image, Footprints in the Clouds, A Testimony of God Across the Coal Paths