Kanjirappally police action against journalist controversy erupts

Kanjirappally police action has become controversial following an incident involving an altercation between SFI-KSU workers and students at Kanjirappally SD College. The police filed a case of murder against journalist Muhammad Shah, who is the Kottayam District Joint Secretary of the Journalists Media Association and bureau head of Kanjirappally Critical Times Online. This action, based on a false statement, was taken without conducting even a preliminary investigation, despite the availability of video footage and circumstantial evidence.