Overview

• Officers recorded five arrests after early morning raids linked to the October 10 clash in Perambra, Kozhikode.
• An FIR against unknown persons cites departmental video review that indicates a protester threw a crude explosive which detonated near police.
• Those arrested were identified as Sajeer Cheruvannur, M. Arun, Naseer Velliyur, Krishnanunni Velam, and Rasheed, with two others taken into custody for questioning.
• Youth Congress leaders condemned the operation as retaliation, alleging searches targeted people not present at the protest and claiming abusive treatment at the station.
• Shafi Parambil is being treated for nasal fractures from the lathicharge, and police say the accused will be produced in court with further interrogations expected.