Youth Congress and SFI clash outside Kerala University, stones and torches thrown

A violent clash broke out outside Kerala University when Youth Congress activists confronted members of the Students' Federation of India (SFI). Participants on both sides hurled stones and ignited torches, creating a chaotic scene that required police intervention.
Police officers arrived quickly and attempted to disperse the crowd, urging calm while preventing further escalation. Several individuals sustained minor injuries, and a few were taken to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
The confrontation reflects the long‑standing rivalry between the Youth Congress, the student wing of the Indian National Congress, and SFI, linked to the Communist Party of India (Marxist). Tensions have periodically flared on campuses across the state over political and ideological differences.
University authorities condemned the violence and called for an immediate end to hostilities, emphasizing the need to maintain a safe academic environment for students and staff.