Fresh questions have emerged in the case of the black flag protest against Kerala Health Minister Veena George, as the minister’s medical examination report revealed no visible injuries. Five student activists, affiliated with the Kerala Students Union (KSU), who were arrested for waving black flags at the minister at Kannur Railway Station, have been released from jail after more than two weeks.
The controversy escalated when the medical report indicated no cuts, bruises, or wounds from any weapon during the protest. The report only mentioned pain when specific parts of the neck were touched, contradicting the initial complaint of an attack on the minister using a weapon. Police had previously stated that no weapon was involved in the incident.
Following the protest, the minister claimed she suffered neck injuries and was treated at the District General Hospital. However, the arrested activists denied causing any harm, asserting they never approached the minister. KSU activist Atul, upon release, criticized the incident as a pre-planned setup involving various officials, accusing it of being an abuse of power and police misuse.
The incident has sparked a political debate in Kerala, with opposition parties accusing the misuse of police authority to suppress protests, while the government argues that the minister’s security was compromised during the demonstration. Social media continues to circulate a photo of Veena George wearing a neck collar.
