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This is an archive article published on November 11, 2014

Masked gang vandalise Nitta Gelatin office in Kerala

NGIL’s unit in Thrissur district, which manufactures ossein, has been facing resistance over polluting a nearby river.

Police officials inspecting the office of Nitta Gelatin India Limited (NGIL), which was attacked in a suspected Maoist attack in Kochi on Monday.(Source: PTI) Police officials inspecting the office of Nitta Gelatin India Limited (NGIL), which was attacked in a suspected Maoist attack in Kochi on Monday.(Source: PTI)

The corporate office of Nitta Gelatin India Limited (NGIL) in Kochi, a prominent Indo-Japanese industrial venture, was attacked by an unidentified group on Monday.

NGIL’s unit in Thrissur district, which manufactures ossein, has been facing resistance over polluting a nearby river. A nine-member gang, wearing masks, stormed into the corporate office after threatening the security staff. Using iron rods, they demolished the computers and window panes.

Kochi city police commissioner K G James said a special team is probing into the attack. “We have recovered a letter, which has reference to Maoists. The letter has called for armed struggle and indicates that Maoists have taken claim for the attack. But, whether Maoists were actually involved in the attack could be ascertained only after the probe, said the commissioner.

He said some ultra elements along with local people near the NGIL factory were involved in the agitation. Hence, it has to be looked whether the local agitators were behind the attack and used the letter to divert the probe.

NGIL is a leading manufacturer of gelatin, ossein, di-calcium phosphate, collagen peptide and related products which have wide applications in pharmaceuticals. The NGIL’s unit in Thrissur was attacked last year in connection with the agitation against polluting river Chalakkudy.

Shaju Philip is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, where he leads the publication's coverage from Kerala. With over 25 years of experience in mainstream journalism, he is one of the most authoritative voices on the socio-political, religious, and developmental landscape of South India. Expertise, Experience, and Authority Decades of Regional Specialization: Shaju has spent more than two decades documenting the "Kerala Model" of development, its complex communal dynamics, and its high-stakes political environment. Key Coverage Beats: His extensive reporting portfolio includes: Political & Governance Analysis: In-depth tracking of the LDF and UDF coalitions, the growth of the BJP in the state, and the intricate workings of the Kerala administration. Crime & Investigative Journalism: Noted for his coverage of high-profile cases such as the gold smuggling probe, political killings, and the state’s counter-terrorism efforts regarding radicalization modules. Crisis Management: He has led ground-level reporting during major regional crises, including the devastating 2018 floods, the Nipah virus outbreaks, and the Covid-19 pandemic response. ... Read More

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