The protests against Vizhinjam seaport is with clear intention to destroy tranquillity, says Kerala chief minister

“We have seen that certain agitators had switched to the path of violence with a clear intention to destroy the tranquillity in the society and upset the peaceful life of the people. As part of that, there were attacks against the police and open threats to attack the police station,” Vijayan said.

Appreciating the police personnel for the handling of the issue, he said their courageous restraint was the reason why things did not turn out the way the attackers intended.

Fisherfolk of Vizhinjam and other coastal areas have been protesting for more than four months against the under-construction seaport, and also led to violence on 26 and 27 November.

Hindu Aikyavedhi demands speeding up the Vizhinjam port project. (Screengrab)

The protesters attacked Vizhinjam police station on the night of 27 November, injuring several policemen.

The state police on Wednesday, 30 November, said that investigation has not reached a stage to suggest the involvement of any extremist groups in the recent incidents of violence at Vizhinjam.

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