Dalit groups stage bandh over student’s suicide in Kerala
Dalit groups in Kerala enforced a statewide bandh following the suicide of a Dalit dental student in Kannur, demanding justice and accountability over alleged caste-based harassment. The shutdown led to widespread disruptions, clashes with police, and the arrest of 91 people. The Kerala High Court took cognizance of the violence, ordering a suo motu case to be registered. Protesters called for compensation, arrests of accused faculty, and cancellation of the college’s accreditation.
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Dalit groups stage bandh over student’s suicide in KeralaA bandh by Dalit groups in Kerala over a student's suicide led to clashes and arrests, disrupting normal life statewide amid demands for justice.Published on: Apr 29, 2026 5:46 AM ISTBy Vishnu Varma, ThiruvananthapuramShare viaCopy link A dawn-to-dusk bandh called by Dalit organisations on Tuesday in Kerala in protest against alleged police inaction in the case of the suicide of Dalit dental student at a university in Kannur disrupted normal life in several parts of the state.Dalit groups stage bandh over student’s suicide in KeralaThe Kerala high court ordered the registration of a suo motu case over reported clashes between those who backed the bandh, members of the public and the police in several parts.
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