Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Kerala CM Seeks Probe of Delhi Police Student Assault
The Chief Minister of Kerala wants an investigation into claims that Delhi police officers hurt two students from Kerala.
The students, who were wearing traditional clothes, were confronted by locals, accused of theft, and then assaulted by police.
The officers allegedly forced them to speak Hindi, confiscated their phone, and demanded money.
The students were eventually allowed to leave, after which they sought medical attention and filed a complaint.
The Chief Minister has written to the Union Home Minister, asking for a thorough probe into the incident.
Kerala CM requested a high-level probe into alleged assault by Delhi Police.
Incident involved two Malayali students in Delhi.
Students were confronted by locals and assaulted by police officers.
Police allegedly forced students to confess to theft and pay a sum.
The incident occurred on September 24, 2025, near the Red Fort.
- Who
- Two Malayali students and Delhi police officers.
- What
- Alleged assault and harassment of students.
- When
- September 24, 2025.
- Where
- Red Fort area and police booth near Zakir Husain College, Delhi.
- Why
- Unknown, but includes forced confessions and demands for money.
Students' Perspective
Police Perspective
Incident Details
Students' Perspective
Students state they were assaulted, forced to speak Hindi, and falsely accused.
Police Perspective
The articles do not contain the police's perspective.
- Involved Parties
- Malayali Students, Delhi Police, Kerala CM
- Incident Date
- September 24, 2025
- Location
- Zakir Husain College, Delhi and Red Fort area
- Alleged Actions
- Assault, forced to speak Hindi, theft accusation, phone confiscation
- Demanded Action
- High-level probe by Kerala CM to Amit Shah
