Stabbing of SFI leader: 20-member gang attacked him with machete, alleges outfit

Kochi: Two persons have been arrested by the police in connection with the stabbing of an SFI leader near Maharaja's College, Ernakulam. SFI unit secretary Nasser Abdul Rahman sustained injuries in the attack. 

The injured Nasser was first shifted to Ernakulam General Hospital and later to a private hospital. It is learned that the attack occurred due to a conflict between SFI and Fraternity Movement activists during theatre training. Around 20 Fraternity activists allegedly hacked Nasser Abdul Rahman with a machete near the college at 1 AM in the morning on Thursday. SFI workers allege that the assailants came in a big group with weapons in hand.

It is reported that six people are from the college and the rest are outsiders. Ever since the college union elections, there have been disputes between the two factions. The police have registered a case of attempted murder and a team has been deployed on campus to prevent further incidents of violence.