Police detained a 28-year-old advocate on Friday for insulting the Kerala Chief Minister. Pinarayi Vijayan He arrived to inaugurate the 29th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK 2024).
An official from the Museum police station said the man was a practicing lawyer at the Kerala High Court and was being questioned to find out why he insulted the chief minister.
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Art simply entertains – it reflects the spirit of our times, inspires change, and critiques social realities. Embodying this vision, the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala begins today, showcasing the richness of global cinema and its innovative artistic… pic.twitter.com/uPxXgNl2Mv
— Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) December 13, 2024
He is being interrogated and details are being collected. He does not appear to be affiliated or part of any organization. Based on his answers to our questions, we will decide whether to file an FIR and arrest him or release him,” the official said.
The official also said that the man had an old IFFK pass and was a regular attendee of the event. According to visuals on TV channels, the man taunted Vijayan as the CM got out of his car and proceeded towards the spot. He was immediately arrested by the police and removed from the scene.
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