Kozhikode police book DYFI leader over alleged protest remarks

Kozhikode City police have registered a case against Democratic Youth Federation of India State committee member M.K. Nikesh Kumar over remarks allegedly made during a protest on October 2. The case was registered by the Town police based on a speech Mr.

Nikesh Kumar allegedly delivered while addressing a march organised by the DYFI district committee to Kozhikode railway station. The march was held in protest against alleged police excesses in Delhi. According to the police, the DYFI leader made remarks threatening to assault police personnel.

He also allegedly warned that District Police Chief (Kozhikode City) A.P. Shoukath Ali would not be allowed to remain at the protest venue. Police further alleged that Mr.

Nikesh Kumar said the DYFI could “deal with” any police officer, regardless of who had been appointed District Police Chief. The remarks were made during the public protest, according to the police account. The police said they viewed the alleged comments as an attempt to undermine the morale of police personnel and obstruct them in the performance of their official duties.

The case concerns the remarks attributed to the DYFI leader; the source material does not report any arrest or response from him. The protest had been organised by the DYFI district committee and was directed towards Kozhikode railway station. Its stated purpose, according to the police account, was to protest alleged police excesses in Delhi.

Police said further action would be taken on the basis of the investigation. The registration of the case therefore begins the investigative process, while the allegations remain subject to the outcome of that inquiry. No additional details about the sections invoked, the precise location of the alleged incident or any court proceedings were provided in the source material.

The case involves allegations concerning statements made against the District Police Chief and other police personnel during the protest.