Thiruvananthapuram, April 28 -- A statewide shutdown called by various Dalit organisations over the death of BDS student Nithin Raj at Ancharakandi Dental College led to widespread protests and disruptions across several parts of Keralam on Tuesday.

In Adoor in Pathanamthitta district, initial clashes with police were reported in the morning, following which more protesters gathered and forced shops and banks to shut down in the area.

However, timely intervention by the police prevented the situation from escalating into further violence.

Meanwhile, in Kottayam, members of a Dalit organisation were seen blocking the movement of a KSRTC bus as part of the bandh, affecting public transport services in the region.

The protest follows the...