College closed after MSF protest over union chairman’s suspension

College closed after MSF protest over union chairman's suspension The protest had turned violent when the Principal was allegedly assaulted by students.

Key points

• On Tuesday (August 18), MSF activists led by union chairman Mohammed Panol and secretary Sinan reached Principal A.P.
• College union office-bearers had allegedly entered classrooms to collect funds from students for organising cultural programmes on the campus ahead of Onam.
• The protest turned violent when the Principal was allegedly assaulted by students.
• The incident disrupted academic activities at the college.

NAM College at Kallikkandy in Kannur remained closed on Wednesday (August 19) after protests by Muslim Students' Federation (MSF) activists demanding the withdrawal of the suspension of the college union chairman. The protest turned violent when the Principal was allegedly assaulted by students.

College union office-bearers had allegedly entered classrooms to collect funds from students for organising cultural programmes on the campus ahead of Onam. A few students reportedly objected to it, leading to protests and the subsequent suspension of some students by the management.

On Tuesday (August 18), MSF activists led by union chairman Mohammed Panol and secretary Sinan reached Principal A.P. Shameer's chamber demanding that their suspensions be revoked. They additionally allegedly gheraoed the Principal although the latter reportedly informed them that the matter could be discussed afterwards.

Notably, the principal was additionally allegedly manhandled. He afterwards sought treatment at a hospital.

For context, the incident disrupted academic activities at the college. A holiday was confirmed on Tuesday in view of the tense situation.

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