Controversy Strikes at Kerala School Games: Sit-In Protest Staged

Students protested at the Kerala School Games, challenging the fairness of the results. Alleging police mistreatment, they claimed that GV Raja Sports School shouldn't have been awarded, questioning its category. Police denied any misconduct, and Education Minister V Sivankutty assured that concerns would be addressed.

A contentious atmosphere enveloped the closing ceremony of the Kerala School Games on Monday as students staged a sit-in protest, questioning the fairness of the results. The students alleged unnecessary force was used by police, while authorities countered that no such mistreatment occurred.

The protest was sparked by students from Mar Basil HSS Kothamangalam and Navamukunda HSS, who argued that GV Raja Sports School was unfairly awarded the second position. They claimed the school falls under the sports school category, thus skewing the competition.

Amidst chants against Education Minister V Sivankutty, the police managed to disperse the protestors without using force. Minister Sivankutty assured the aggrieved parties that their grievances will be looked into, despite a vociferous minority persisting in their complaints.

(With inputs from agencies.)