Convicted Kerala CPI(M) councillor accused of parole violation after joining Payyannur protest in Kerala
The Hindu
Convicted Kerala CPI(M) councillor V.K. Nishad accused of parole violation after joining Payyannur protest
V.K. Nishad, a CPI(M) councillor convicted in a case involving an attempt to kill police personnel by hurling a bomb, has sparked controversy after allegedly violating parole conditions by participating in a party protest at Payyannur in Kannur. Nishad who is serving a 20-year-prison sentence, had been released on emergency parole citing his father’s illness.
Rules prohibit parolees from taking part in any political activities during the parole period. However, Nishad was seen participating in a CPI(M) protest held at Payyannur on Monday against expelled party leader V. Kunhikrishnan. Video footage showing Nishad’s presence during the protest has since surfaced, raising questions over enforcement of parole norms.
According to sources, Nishad returned to the Kannur Central Jail only after the protest concluded. The alleged violation has drawn widespread criticism, with demands for action over what is being termed a breach of parole conditions.
While in prison, he contested the local body elections and was elected as a councillor to the Payyanur municipal council.
In November 2025, a court sentenced him to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment. He was granted emergency parole on December 26, barely a month after the conviction, citing the need to attend to his father, who reportedly required knee surgery. The early grant of parole itself had sparked controversy.
In conversation with The Hindu Sports Editor K.C. Vijaya Kumar, retired police officer Madhukar Zende recounted some riveting moments from his long-celebrated career at the ‘Supercop!’ session, many of which he has also captured in his memoir Mumbai’s Most Wanted.
The storage at the Mettur Dam stood at 93.06 feet on Tuesday
An exhibition at Lalit Kala Akademi traces how the grace, rhythm and philosophy of Odissi move beyond the stage, finding form in painting, drawing and photography
Convicted Kerala CPI(M) councillor V.K. Nishad accused of parole violation after joining Payyannur protest
This move by the DISHA gains significance in the wake of the opposition of the government of Karnataka to replacing the MGNREGA with the VB-G RAM G.
Students protest at UGC office in Delhi demanding rollback of equity regulations
On January 28, the Supreme Court will hear representations from all States and Union Territories on the stray dog issue
The Sangeethabhushan Award 2026 instituted in memory of Vellinezhi Subramania Bhagavathar was given away to Carnatic vocalist Mathangi Satyamurthy at a function held at Olappamanna Mana at Vellinezhi.
Discover the newly renovated museum in a historic colonial building, showcasing the Government Botanical Garden's rich history and Adivasi culture.
Maharashtra Cabinet Infrastructure Committee cleared a 35-km Metro project to connect the Mumbai and Navi Mumbai international airports
A first look poster from Siddharth’s next film, 'Rowdy & Co' was unveiled by the makers on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Kerala court detains Congress MP Shafi Parambil, imposing a ₹1,000 fine for his role in a national highway blockade case.
T.T.V. Dhinakaran expresses optimism for AMMK's inclusion in a coalition government with AIADMK post-2026 elections in Tamil Nadu.