Kannur, -- Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala today called for a comprehensive, high-level investigation into the mysterious death of R.L. Nithin Raj, a student of Kannur Dental College, alleging that caste-based discrimination may have played a role.
Addressing the media after visiting the grieving parents, Chennithala termed the incident at Ancharakandi Medical College as deeply disturbing and shrouded in suspicion. He assured the family of full support, including legal assistance, and emphasized the need for an impartial and thorough probe.
The leader said the family had been eagerly awaiting their son's return home for Vishu, but were instead confronted with the tragedy of his death. "The parents themselves are doubtful whether...