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Clash Between Carol Groups in Kerala’s Alappuzha Leaves Several Injured

Police attribute the fight to a long‑running youth club rivalry.

Overview

  • Police said an argument between two Christmas carol groups in the Nooranad area escalated into a fight around 11:30 pm on Christmas Eve.
  • Officers cited a rivalry tied to a split within a longstanding youth club as the trigger for the confrontation.
  • India Today reported the groups were led by members of the Yuva and Liberty clubs, a detail not independently confirmed in the agency copy.
  • Several people sought treatment at hospitals, and police said the injuries are not believed to be life‑threatening.
  • An investigation is underway, with officials saying more information on the number of injured and the sequence of events will be provided later.