A case has been filed against KSU Wayanad district president Goutham Gokul Das after he allegedly assaulted a police officer during a protest over the alleged NEET paper leak in Kalpetta.
Wayanad: A Kerala Students' Union (KSU) leader has been booked for allegedly assaulting a police officer during a protest in Kerala's Wayanad district against the Centre over the alleged NEET examination paper leak.
Police said the case was registered against KSU Wayanad district president Goutham Gokul Das following a complaint filed by Sub Inspector Bazil Paul. The incident reportedly took place on Thursday during a protest march to the Head Post Office in Kalpetta organised by the Congress-affiliated KSU and Youth Congress.
According to the police, officers stopped the march before it reached its destination, triggering a brief confrontation between protesters and security personnel.
During the scuffle, Das allegedly slapped the sub-inspector while questioning the police action.
Based on the complaint, police registered a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly using criminal force against a public servant with the intent to prevent him from performing his official duty.
Officials said Das will be called in for questioning as part of the investigation, after which a decision on his arrest will be taken.
Published: 24 Jul 2026, 10:07 am IST
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