Politics · India · 11 hrs ago
Police book 12 Muslim Youth League leaders over Kochi rally
Police in Kochi registered a case against 12 Muslim Youth League leaders after a rally on Sunday allegedly obstructed traffic.
The rally was organised by the group’s Kerala state committee as part of its state conference.
About 2,000 people took part, according to the police complaint.
It began at Goshree Junction in Bolgatty and reached Marine Drive, passing near the Kerala High Court Junction.
The complaint says the rally blocked vehicle and pedestrian movement along Shanmukham Road.
The case cites state and national laws on public assemblies and processions, and includes the group’s state president and MLA Fathima Thahiliya among those accused.
The police had announced traffic diversions for the rally, and no further action was specified.
Police registered a case against 12 Muslim Youth League leaders over a rally in Kochi that allegedly obstructed traffic.
The accused include State president Sayyid Munavvar Ali Shihab Thangal and MLA Fathima Thahiliya.
The rally was organised by the group’s State committee as part of its State conference.
According to the FIR, around 2,000 people took part in the rally from Bolgatty to Marine Drive.
- Who
- Ernakulam Central Police registered the case against 12 Muslim Youth League leaders, including Sayyid Munavvar Ali Shihab Thangal and Fathima Thahiliya.
- What
- The leaders were booked over a rally that allegedly obstructed vehicular and pedestrian movement.
- When
- The rally took place on Sunday; the case was reported on Monday, November 9, 2026.
- Where
- The rally ran from Bolgatty to Marine Drive in Kochi, near High Court Junction.
- Why
- The FIR said the rally obstructed traffic and pedestrian movement along Shanmukham Road.
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The Muslim Youth League State committee held a rally from Bolgatty to Marine Drive as part of its State conference.
Ernakulam Central Police registered a case against 12 leaders over the alleged obstruction.
- Accused
- 12 Muslim Youth League leaders
- Rally attendance
- Around 2,000 people, according to the FIR
- Starting point
- Goshree Junction in Bolgatty
- Reported start time
- Around 4 pm
- Reported arrival
- Marine Drive around 5.30 pm