Muslim Youth League Leaders Booked by Kochi Police Over Traffic Rally

Police have registered a case against 12 Muslim Youth League leaders in Kochi after a party rally allegedly blocked traffic. The leaders named include State president Sayyid Munavvar Ali Shihab Thangal and Fathima Thahiliya, MLA.

Details

The case stems from a rally organized on Sunday by the Muslim Youth League State committee. The procession went from Bolgatty to the Kerala High Court Junction. According to the First Information Report, about 2,000 people joined the march. It started at Goshree Junction in Bolgatty around 4 pm and reached Marine Drive by 5:30 pm. Authorities say the march blocked vehicles and pedestrians on Shanmukham Road near the High Court Junction. Police had already announced traffic diversions in the city for Sunday.

Accused Leaders

The other accused figures are State general secretary and MLA PK Firoz, treasurer P Ismayil, and vice-presidents Mujeeb Kaderi, Faisal Bafaqui Thangal, Ashraf Edaneer, and KA Mahin. Secretaries CK Muhammadali, Naseer Karyara, Gafoor Kolkkalathil, and TPM Jishan were also booked. Officers filed the case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Kerala Public Ways (Restriction of Assemblies and Procession) Act, 2011.

Context

Political rallies and public marches frequently require police permission and designated routes to manage heavy city traffic. Unauthorized blockages on main roads often lead to legal action under public safety and assembly laws. Law enforcement agencies regularly announce traffic diversions ahead of major public events to reduce commuter inconvenience.