Shoes thrown at convoy carrying Kerala CM, ministers in Ernakulam

Kochi: A case has been registered against four Kerala Students Union activists for allegedly throwing shoes at the convoy of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, an act which was disowned by the Congress leadership on Monday, saying it was an emotional outburst.

Kuruppampady police have registered a case under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code including Sections 283 (Danger or obstruction in public way), 308 (Attempt to commit culpable homicide), 353 (Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty).

The case has been registered against four identifiable activists of the Kerala Students Union (KSU), the students wing of the Congress party for allegedly throwing shoes at the convoy of Vijayan, while it was on its way to Kothamangalam from Perumbavoor on Sunday.