Vanchiyoor road blockade: HC seeks report from State Police Chief
The Vanchiyoor police station CI, who appeared in court, stated that the general convenor of the CPM’s Palayam area conference had refused to remove the stage.
The Vanchiyoor police station CI, who appeared in court, stated that the general convenor of the CPM’s Palayam area conference had refused to remove the stage.
The Vanchiyoor police station CI, who appeared in court, stated that the general convenor of the CPM’s Palayam area conference had refused to remove the stage.
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala High Court sought a report from the State Police Chief about the stage construction for the CPM area conference, which led to a road blockade in front of the District Court complex and the police station in Vanchiyoor here on December 5.
A Division Bench, consisting of Justice Anil K Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishna S, was hearing a contempt petition against CPM State Secretary M V Govindan, who allegedly led the conference while causing an obstruction to public roads.
The court observed, "After considering all the materials, we deem it appropriate to direct the learned Advocate General to get instructions from the State Police Chief regarding blocking roads in front of the Vanchiyoor District Court complex and Vanchiyoor police station."
The Circle Inspector (CI) of Vanchiyoor police station, who appeared in court, stated that the general convenor of the CPM’s Palayam area conference had refused to remove the stage. The officer also submitted a report with details about the individuals involved in organising the event.
The court examined video footage and noted the significant disruption caused to the public. It remarked, ''Large number of schoolchildren of tender age travelling in scooter along with parents and those in educational institution buses are seen in video clippings. In addition, we have seen a newborn baby along with mother in a car.''
The court pointed out that the zebra crossing was blocked, making it difficult for pedestrians. It stressed that such actions amounted to statutory violations, which could result in penal consequences.
(With Live Law Inputs)