Case filed against MLA Ramya Haridas, 15 Congress workers in Keralam after violent scuffle
With both sides trading allegations against each other, the police seem to be treading cautiously on the matter, as there are now allegations and counter-allegations that both groups beat each other up
On September 5, 2026, Chirayinkeezhu police in Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam registered criminal cases against Congress MLA Ramya Haridas and 15 of her workers following a violent altercation. The confrontations occurred after Ms. Haridas posted a WhatsApp message, leading to accusations from both sides. Seven of the 15 workers were named by the MLA herself under the law for atrocities, while another case was filed against her by Congress worker Sajad, who claimed the MLA and her team had threatened him.
The MLA's team, including Sajith Muttambalam and Sajad, stated that the MLA confronted them over the WhatsApp post, resulting in a scuffle. Ms. Haridas was admitted to a hospital and later discharged, while the incident footage shows her slapping a Congress leader and activists holding her hand. The dispute is centered around the participation of Ms. Haridas's staff member, Palayam Pradeep, in a block panchayat committee meeting.
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