SFI alleges police vendetta after leaders handcuffed in court
The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) has accused the police of harassment after two of its leaders were handcuffed during a court appearance. The organization claims the move is a politically motivated attempt to suppress student activism ahead of upcoming union elections.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing tensions between student political organizations and state law enforcement, raising concerns about the treatment of political detainees.
The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) on Friday (September 11, 2026) strongly criticised the police for allegedly handcuffing two of its leaders while they were being produced before the Vanchiyoor District Court.
SFI central committee member S.K. Adarsh and district secretariat member Manesh were brought before the court in handcuffs in connection with cases related to a recent Secretariat march.
The SFI leadership has alleged that the police action was contrary to the State Police Chief’s guidelines and questioned the need to handcuff the two student leaders.
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