Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:37pm on 27 May 2026,Wednesday India
Violence erupted in Thiruvananthapuram after CPI(M) protesters allegedly attacked an Enforcement Directorate (ED) vehicle outside former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s residence during raids linked to the CMRL money laundering case. Demonstrators accused central agencies of politically motivated action against Left leaders. Police intervened after protesters surrounded the area and damaged the vehicle carrying ED officials. Several people were reportedly detained following the clashes. The raids targeted locations connected to Vijayan and individuals linked to the investigation. The incident has intensified political tensions between the BJP-led Centre and Kerala’s Left parties, triggering protests in different parts of the state. (PC: The Hindu)
