Kochi: A leader of the Students' Federation of India (SFI) was stabbed inside the Maharaja's college campus on the wee hours of Thursday. The SFI Unit Secretary of Maharaja's College Nasser Abdul Rahman was stabbed on the leg and stomach. He is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital here.

SFI alleged that Kerala Students Union (KSU) and Fraternity Movement are behind the attack. According to reports, a group of assailants attacked Rahman with deadly weapons while he was talking to some students about a play.

The police have taken two people into custody in connection with the case. According to preliminary investigation, a clash between the SFI and the opposing gang regarding a theatre practice led to the attack. 

Assault on SFI leader follows attack on faculty
A case has been registered against a student of a government college here for allegedly stabbing an Assistant Professor inside the campus following an argument over the suspension of fellow student.

Nizamuddin K M, working as an Assistant Professor with the Research Department of Arabic in Maharaja's college, lodged a complaint with the police alleging that he was stabbed by Mohammed Rashid using a knife on Wednesday.

According to the complainant, the accused had entered into an argument with him at the Department over the suspension of another student. In a fit of rage, the student stabbed him with a sharp object from behind. Police said the accused is absconding and a man hunt is launched to nab him.