Protesters storm NCC camp, assault Lt Colonel after food poisoning incident in Kerala; 2 arrested

The incident took place on the night of December 23 after 107 participants of the camp, who are students from schools and colleges in Kerala’s Ernakulam district, suffered from food poisoning.

During the protest, a few people stormed the NCC camp and assaulted Lieutenant Colonel Karnail Singh, the administrative officer of the 21 Kerala Battalion of the NCC. (Video screenshot)

Two people were arrested on Monday after protesters stormed into an NCC camp held in Thrikkakara near Kochi last week and assaulted a Lieutenant Colonel, following a food poisoning incident at the camp.

The incident took place on the night of December 23 after 107 participants of the camp, who are students from schools and colleges in Kerala’s Ernakulam district, suffered from food poisoning.

After the food poisoning, several people, including parents and students, protested outside the camp. Local leaders from different political parties, including the CPI(M) and BJP, also joined the protest.

During the protest, a few people stormed the NCC camp and assaulted Lieutenant Colonel Karnail Singh, the administrative officer of the 21 Kerala Battalion of the NCC.

Shocking assault on a Lt Colonel at a NCC camp near Kochi in Kerala following allegations of food poisoning suffered by a few cadets.
Hope the goons who assaulted him have been arrested. pic.twitter.com/qQgrBoYAKQ

— Man Aman Singh Chhina (@manaman_chhina) December 30, 2024

The two arrested accused were identified as Nishad and Navas, both parents of students who fell ill.

Thrikkakara police station inspector A K Sudheer said there were seven accused in the case. The two arrested were charged with manhandling the Lieutenant Colonel and preventing him from discharging his duty.

The others accused in the case included Bhagyalakshmi, an SFI leader, and Pramod, a BJP councillor at Kalamassery municipality.

The 10-day camp began on December 21, but was suspended following the food poisoning incident.

Shaju Philip

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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