MLA Anvar arrested for vandalism; DMK protests follow tribal man's death; Political tensions escalate in Malappuram
- MLA Anvar arrested for vandalism during protests: A tribal man named Mani was killed by a wild elephant in Malappuram, leading to protests by DMK supporters. MLA PV Anvar was arrested for vandalizing the forest office during these protests, and the state government announced a compensation of ₹10 lakh for Mani's family. Anvar faces multiple charges related to the incident 2.
- Political tensions rise in Malappuram: Following the arrest of MLA Anvar, he accused the Chief Minister of yielding to RSS influence, while Pinarayi Vijayan criticized the Muslim League for precarious political alliances. V P Anil has been appointed as the new CPM Malappuram secretary amidst these developments 1.
Jan 6, 4:45 AM
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