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Congress and CPI(M) youth activists clash in Adoor, ex-MLA Mamkootathil booked
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 09:46 AM
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Youth cadres of the Congress and CPI(M) fought in Adoor, Kerala, leading to the arrest and booking of former MLA Mamkootathil.
A heated confrontation broke out on the streets of Adoor in Kerala between youth activists of the Indian National Congress and the Communist Party of India (Marxist). The clash, reported by local police, involved stone‑throwing and physical scuffles as both sides attempted to assert dominance over a local political gathering.
Law enforcement intervened promptly, dispersing the crowd and detaining several participants. Among those taken into custody was former state legislator Mamkootathil, who was booked under sections related to unlawful assembly and rioting. The police statement indicated that evidence linked the ex‑MLA to the incitement of violence during the altercation.
The incident underscores rising tensions between the two major opposition parties in the region ahead of upcoming local elections. No injuries were reported, and authorities have launched an investigation to identify additional perpetrators and prevent further unrest.
Law enforcement intervened promptly, dispersing the crowd and detaining several participants. Among those taken into custody was former state legislator Mamkootathil, who was booked under sections related to unlawful assembly and rioting. The police statement indicated that evidence linked the ex‑MLA to the incitement of violence during the altercation.
The incident underscores rising tensions between the two major opposition parties in the region ahead of upcoming local elections. No injuries were reported, and authorities have launched an investigation to identify additional perpetrators and prevent further unrest.