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Crime
Police Book 100 Over Kochi Protest Support, Rapper Vedan’s Manager Among Accused
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 05:19 PM
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Police in Kochi have booked 100 people for backing a protest organized by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)). Among those arrested is the manager of rapper Vedan.
Police in Kochi have booked 100 individuals for their participation in a protest organized by the Communist Party of India (Marxist). The arrests were made following the event, where supporters of the party demonstrated in the city.
Among the accused is the manager of popular rapper Vedan, who was present at the protest. Authorities say the individuals were involved in activities that violated public order.
The police have stated that the bookings were made under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Public Safety Act. They are currently investigating the extent of the supporters’ involvement.
The CPI(M) has not yet issued a statement regarding the arrests, and the incident has drawn attention to the growing tensions surrounding political demonstrations in Kerala.
Among the accused is the manager of popular rapper Vedan, who was present at the protest. Authorities say the individuals were involved in activities that violated public order.
The police have stated that the bookings were made under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Public Safety Act. They are currently investigating the extent of the supporters’ involvement.
The CPI(M) has not yet issued a statement regarding the arrests, and the incident has drawn attention to the growing tensions surrounding political demonstrations in Kerala.