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Kochi Police Book 12 IUML Leaders Over Rally Traffic Obstruction

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Ernakulam Central Police registered a case against 12 IUML leaders over alleged traffic obstruction during a large Kochi rally.

By News National Editorial Team

Ernakulam Central Police have registered a case against 12 Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leaders following a rally in Kochi that allegedly obstructed traffic and pedestrian movement.

The procession was organised on Sunday, November 8, as part of the Muslim Youth League's state conference. According to the First Information Report, around 2,000 people assembled at Goshree Junction at approximately 4 p.m. and proceeded towards Marine Drive. The rally continued until around 5.30 p.m.

Police alleged that the procession obstructed vehicle and pedestrian movement along Shanmukham Road near High Court Junction.

Those named in the case include IUML state president Sayyid Munavvar Ali Shihab Thangal, general secretary P. K. Firoz, treasurer P. Ismayil and several other office-bearers. IUML MLA Fathima Thahiliya has also been named.

The FIR reportedly invokes provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to unlawful assembly, rioting and obstruction of public ways, along with provisions of the Kerala Public Ways legislation.

The case follows complaints about disruption to commuters during the procession. Separate media reports also described allegations of confrontations between some rally participants and motorists who questioned the road obstruction. Those allegations require investigation and should not be treated as established findings.

The police action has brought attention to the arrangements required for large political gatherings in busy urban areas. Kochi's central roads connect important commercial, residential and transport locations, making traffic management particularly important during public events.

Political organisations have the right to organise lawful meetings and processions, subject to applicable permissions and restrictions. Authorities are responsible for ensuring that such events do not create avoidable risks or prevent ordinary public movement.

The registration of an FIR is the beginning of a legal process, not a finding of guilt. The allegations against the named leaders and participants will have to be examined through the investigation and any subsequent court proceedings.

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