Yuva Morcha activists in custody for waving black flags at Minister’s motorcade
Activists from the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha were taken into police custody after waving black flags at Agriculture Minister T. Siddique's motorcade in Kozhikode. The protest occurred as the minister was returning from a conclave regarding human-animal conflict.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing political tensions and protest culture in Kerala, reflecting the friction between opposition youth wings and state government officials.
Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha activists were taken into police custody on Tuesday (September 29) when they waved black flags at the motorcade of Agriculture Minister T. Siddique on the Mukkom-Thiruvambody Road in Kozhikode district.
The incident happened when Mr. Siddique was returning after attending a conclave on human-animal conflict there. The Yuva Morcha activists, including its mandalam secretary Anushaj Balakrishnan, were subsequently taken into custody by the Thiruvambadi police.
Published - September 29, 2026 08:48 pm IST
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