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Siddique Kappan Among 11 Arrested at Kochi Protest Over UAPA Case Against Rejas Sydeek

Police cite violations of public-order rules over an unpermitted sound system.

Overview

  • Officers say roughly 30 participants gathered near the Kerala High Court junction to support Rejas M Sheeba Sydeek and used a public address system without permission.
  • An FIR names Kappan and ten others on counts including unlawful assembly, obstruction of a public way, violation of public order, and assault on police.
  • Police registered the case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 189(2), 190, and 285, plus Kerala Police Act sections 118(e) and 117(e).
  • The event was organised by the Rejas Solidarity Forum, with those named including advocate Pramod Puzhankara, C P Rasheed, Sajid Khalid, Dr Hari, Bhaburaj Bhagavathi, Ambika and Mridula Bhavani.
  • BJP leaders in Ernakulam had earlier complained that Kappan’s participation breached his bail conditions, urging police to stop the gathering.