Probe ordered into threat to SFI leader by SI in Keralam’s Thiruvananthapuram

The police have initiated an investigation into an alleged threat made by Cantonment Sub-Inspector Gokul to Nandan, the secretary of the SFI in Thiruvananthapuram district, according to <source>. The inquiry was ordered by ADGP (Law and Order) P. Vijayan following the release of an audio clip purportedly capturing a conversation between the two individuals on Saturday morning, reported <source>.

Gokul allegedly threatened to arrest Nandan from the CPI(M) party office if the SFI proceeded with its planned march to the SI's residence, as detailed in the audio clip released by the SFI, according to <source>. Nandan accused the police of attacking students without cause during a clash at the University Men's Hostel on Wednesday night, as stated to the media by <source>.

Subsequently, SFI leaders met with Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala and the DGP on Friday, expressing concerns over student safety and demanding disciplinary action against Gokul and other police personnel, as per <source>. This latest allegation follows remarks made by CPI(M) Thiruvananthapuram district secretary and MLA V. Joy against Gokul during a party march to the Secretariat the previous day, as reported by <source>.

The tension between the CPI(M)-SFI and the police has escalated since the confrontation at the University Men's Hostel on Wednesday night, according to <source>.