Kerala police book two CPI(M) leaders over alleged threats; Joy denies intimidation

The October 2 case follows speeches at a protest against police conduct in Thiruvananthapuram.

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The October 2 case follows speeches at a protest against police conduct in Thiruvananthapuram.

Event / development: 2 Oct 2026
Location: Kerala

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Cantonment Police in Thiruvananthapuram registered a case on October 2 against CPI(M) MLA V Joy and former minister Kadakampally Surendran over alleged threats to police officers. Onmanorama reported the Friday registration. PTI’s October 3 report, carried by ABP, also quoted allegations from the first information report.

The complaint concerns speeches during Thursday’s protest demanding action against police after an earlier clash involving student activists. Reports citing the FIR describe allegations of provocation and criminal intimidation. Registration of a case records accusations for investigation; it does not establish that either politician committed an offence.

Joy denied threatening the officers, Onmanorama reported, citing his remarks to Manorama News on Friday. His denial and the allegations in the FIR remain competing accounts. The reviewed reports did not establish an arrest or a judicial finding against either leader.