In Kannur, a high‑ranking member of the Communist Party of India‑Marxist (CPI‑M) ran into court trouble after taking photos in a courtroom. The incident happened on Tuesday during the trial of the 2016 murder of party activist C.V. Dhanaraj.
The hearing was held at Thaliparamba District Sessions Court, where activists linked to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)—alleged in the case—were present. While the trial was underway, K.P. Jyothi, former vice‑chairperson of Payyannur Municipality and a senior CPI‑M figure, was caught photographing the accused with her mobile phone.
A courtroom rule forbids phones and cameras. The presiding judge acted quickly, telling court police to detain Jyothi. The officers followed instructions and took her into custody. The judge then asked for a written apology for violating court protocol.
Jyothi initially resisted the order, but the judge’s strict tone convinced her to comply. She apologized in writing and paid a fine of ₹1,000. On the same day, after the apology and payment, she was released. The judge also ordered her to wait inside the courtroom until the close of office hours as part of the disciplinary action.
The incident drew attention from both sides of the political scene, highlighting Jyothi’s importance in local CPI‑M politics. The Dhanaraj murder case, rooted in 2016, has long been a flashpoint in the politically charged Payyannur region, where clashes between CPI‑M and BJP‑RSS factions have sparked violence. Kannur remains one of Kerala’s most sensitive areas for political rivalry, despite repeated calls for calm.
Source: ianslive
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