A court in Kerala’s Kannur refused bail for five KSU activists involved in the alleged attempt to murder state Health Minister Veena George. The defence argued that the incident was a black flag protest and that the attempt to murder charge was baseless. They highlighted the lack of recovered weapons and the failure to establish the alleged attack’s details.
The prosecution requested custody of the accused, citing the need to examine additional CCTV footage and the involvement of more individuals. They suggested the use of a small weapon and pressure on the minister’s neck. Based on the prosecution’s arguments, the court rejected the bail plea.
The accused are set to appear in court again on March 5. Following the incident, Minister George was hospitalized and later discharged against medical advice. She recently made a public appearance wearing a cervical collar, sparking public interest. The case has taken on political undertones with the approaching Assembly elections, amidst ongoing legal proceedings and social media criticism.
