Youth Congress men stage protest before CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s office

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Youth Congress activists on Saturday staged protests outside the Chief Minister’s office against the delay in initiating legal action against the accused in the murder of their colleague Shuhaib from Kannur.Youth Congress state general secretary Leena along with activists Biju Antony and Sajith attempted to enter the CM’s office on the third floor of the Secretariat’s North Block but was stopped by security personnel at the ground floor entrance.

The Youth Congress workers shouted slogans against Pinarayi Vijayan and demanded his resignation. Soon, a police party, including woman personnel, reached the spot and removed the protesters. Earlier, Youth Congress workers had staged a protest outside the Secretariat over Shuhaib’s murder. After the protest turned violent, the police used a water canon to disperse the mob.