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Kerala Teacher Booked Over Voice Note Urging Muslim Students to Skip Onam

Police action follows a WhatsApp message that labeled Onam “polytheistic,” calling participation “shirk.”

A woman in traditional Kerala attire arranges a colourful pookalam (floral design) with yellow, orange, purple, and red flowers during Onam celebrations.
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Overview

  • Kunnamkulam police registered an FIR on August 26 under Section 192 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita after a complaint by DYFI member Hassan Muhammed.
  • The teacher, identified as Khadija of Sirajul Uloom English School in Kadavallur, sent the audio to parents urging Muslim students to stay away from school festivities.
  • The school suspended two teachers pending an inquiry and said the messages reflected personal views, with Onam celebrations set to continue on campus.
  • DYFI and CPI(M) members held a protest march to the school on August 27 as police began their investigation.
  • Media reports say two teachers circulated similar audios, though the case has been filed only against Khadija, and Onam events in Kerala run from August 26 to September 5.