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Kerala Police Register Case After Funeral Wreath Left at Writer V.S. Anilkumar’s Home

Police opened a case for provocation to riot, probing a possible link to recent online harassment.

Overview

  • Anilkumar’s son noticed a wreath at the gate of their Kannapuram residence on Thursday morning, and the writer filed a police complaint.
  • Kannapuram police registered an FIR under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 192, citing unidentified anti-social elements and a placement window between Wednesday night and early Thursday.
  • Investigators are examining CCTV footage and recording statements while assessing whether the act was a politically motivated intimidation linked to recent cyber threats.
  • No suspect has been named as of now, and police say Anilkumar did not identify anyone in his complaint.
  • The incident follows Anilkumar receiving the first copy of a book by expelled CPI(M) leader V. Kunhikrishnan alleging misappropriation by Payyanur MLA T. I. Madhusoodanan, drawing online backlash as well as public support; Anilkumar said he has no fear, and Opposition leader V. D. Satheesan condemned the act as a death threat.