India, Nov. 9 -- The Ernakulam Central Police have registered a case against 12 Muslim Youth League leaders in connection with a rally that allegedly obstructed traffic in Kochi on Sunday.

Those named in the FIR include state president Sayyid Munavvar Ali Shihab Thangal, general secretary P K Firoz and MLA Fathima Thahiliya. Around 2,000 people who participated in the rally have also been included as identifiable accused, according to reports.

The rally was organised as part of the Muslim Youth League's state conference. It began at Goshree Junction in Bolgatty around 4 pm and proceeded towards Marine Drive, reaching its destination around 5.30 pm.

According to the FIR, the procession obstructed the movement of vehicles and pedestrians...