Army Officer Assaulted Following Food Poisoning Incident at Kerala NCC Camp

Two individuals arrested after over 80 cadets fell ill, prompting mob violence and an attack on the camp commandant.

More than 80 cadets at an NCC training camp in Thrikkakkara, Kerala, were hospitalized on December 23 after suspected food poisoning.
The incident led to tensions, with a mob storming the camp and assaulting Lieutenant Colonel Karnail Singh, who suffered injuries to his neck and back.
Two individuals, including a local councillor and a political leader, were arrested and face charges including criminal trespass and voluntarily causing hurt.
The Kerala health department has launched an inquiry, collecting food, water, and stool samples to determine the cause of the cadets' illness.
The NCC has ordered a departmental investigation, while the camp at KMM College has been dissolved for safety reasons.