SFI activist accused of attacking ED officials in Kerala detained at Chennai airport
An SFI activist named Adarsh has been detained at Chennai airport following a lookout circular issued by Kerala police. He is accused of participating in an attack on Enforcement Directorate officials during a search at the residence of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing political tensions and legal investigations involving high-profile political figures and student organizations in Kerala.
An SFI activist accused in a case related to the attack on ED officials who were returning after conducting a search at the residence of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as part of a money-laundering probe against his daughter was detained at the Chennai airport, the police said on Monday (August 10, 2026).
According to the police, the detained person was identified as Adarsh, a member of the SFI Chala area committee.
The police said his involvement in the attack was revealed after they analysed visuals of the incident. By then, however, Adarsh had left for Dubai, prompting the police to issue a lookout circular.
The police said Adarsh was detained at the Chennai airport on Monday after arriving there from Dubai.
Police officials from the Thiruvananthapuram Museum police station will travel to Chennai to take custody of Adarsh, officials said.
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