Kerala Bypoll: Police Raid Hotel in Palakkad Over Alleged Black Money

Kerala: In a controversial move, the Kerala Police raided a hotel in Palakkad city early on Wednesday morning, suspecting that black money was being brought in to influence the bypoll in the Palakkad assembly constituency. The raid sparked protests and tension at the hotel, as it involved searches of several rooms.

Searches of Congress Leaders’ Rooms Escalate Tensions:
The police specifically targeted the rooms of Congress leaders Bindu Krishna and Shanimoel Usman. However, the situation escalated when police attempted to enter the room of a female Congress leader. This led to protests from the gathered crowd, especially as there was no female officer present to conduct the search of the woman’s room.

Protests Erupt Over Alleged Misconduct During Search:
The search sparked outrage, particularly among Congress supporters and hotel guests. When police entered the woman leader’s room without a female officer present, many people protested, voicing concerns about the violation of protocol. The situation became heated as tensions rose, leading to a tense standoff between the police and the public.