Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Kerala Congress to Intensify Protests over Police Assault
Imagine a Youth Congress leader, Sujith, was reportedly beaten by police officers in Kerala.
This happened at a police station on April 5, 2023.
Footage of the incident was obtained after a long struggle using the Right to Information Act, showing Sujith being assaulted by officers.
This has caused outrage, with Congress leaders demanding action against the police.
They are threatening to increase protests if the officers involved are not dismissed.
The opposition is accusing the police of turning stations into concentration camps and are demanding the officers be terminated from service.
Congress to intensify protests over the alleged police assault of Youth Congress leader V.S. Sujith.
The incident occurred on April 5, 2023, at Kunnamkulam Police Station.
CCTV footage, obtained after a legal battle, shows the assault.
Sujith suffered serious injuries, including hearing damage in one ear.
Congress demands dismissal of accused policemen and criticizes police conduct.
- Who
- V.S. Sujith and police officers.
- What
- Alleged police assault and subsequent protests.
- When
- April 5, 2023
- Where
- Kunnamkulam Police Station, Thrissur
- Why
- Sujith intervened when police threatened his friends, according to reports.
Congress Party
Kerala Police (Implied)
Police Brutality
Congress Party
Condemns the assault, demands dismissal of officers.
Kerala Police (Implied)
Not explicitly stated, investigation is implied.
Accountability
Congress Party
Demands immediate action against the accused police officers.
Kerala Police (Implied)
Not explicitly stated.
- Victim
- V.S. Sujith, Youth Congress Leader
- Incident
- Alleged police assault
- Location
- Kunnamkulam Police Station, Thrissur
- Date
- April 5, 2023
- Alleged Perpetrators
- Four policemen, led by SI Nuhman
- Injuries
- Hearing damage in one ear
- Evidence
- CCTV footage
Sources
'Gang Of Criminals': Kerala Congress Leader Assaulted By Police, Party Demands Action
To prove he was tortured by Kerala police, Youth Congress leader took the RTI route — and prevailed
KSHRC probes police assault on youth congress leader after CCTV footage surfaces
'Deeply Disturbing': Shashi Tharoor Shares CCTV Footage Of Police Assault On Youth Congress Leader In Kerala's Thrissur
