Death of Abhimanyu explained

Abhimanyu
Birth Date:6 May 1997
Birth Place:Marayur/ Vattavada,
Idukki, Kerala, India
Nationality:Indian
Organization:Students' Federation of India
Alma Mater:Maharaja's College, Ernakulam
Death Place:Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Death Cause:Assassination

Abhimanyu was a student activist stabbed to death in Maharaja's College, Ernakulam on 2 July 2018.[1] [2] He was a student of B.Sc. Chemistry.[3] [4]

Early life

Abhimanyu was born on 6 May 1997 as the youngest son of Manoharan and Bhoopathy, two Tamil peasants from an Adivasi community, in Vattavada.[5] Parijith and Kowsalya are his siblings. His sister Kowsalya married Madhusudanan in a wedding attended by hundreds of students from Maharaja's College, Ernakulam.[6] Abhimanyu was the Idukki District Committee member of the Students' Federation of India.[7] [8]

Death

Abhimanyu was murdered by a 16-member gang involving the activists of the Campus Front of India (CFI), Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) and the Popular Front of India (PFI).[9] He was 21 years old at the time of his killing.[10] According to the police reports, the murder was triggered after an argument between Students' Federation of India activists and Campus Front of India (CFI) over sticking posters within the Maharaja's College campus. The space for painting the college walls was first booked by SFI activists.[11] This led to issues with CFI members. Abhimanyu painted graffiti on the campus walls to welcome the new batch of students and he wrote "down with communalism".[12] [13] This slogan provoked the Campus Front of India (CFI) members. After a verbal argument, CFI members returned to campus in the wee hours of July 2, 2018 with SDPI and PFI members and barged into the college hostel. Abhimanyu was held in position from behind and while another person stabbed him to death. 19-year-old Arjun, a student of BA Philosophy, also sustained severe injuries.[14] He was admitted to the Ernakukulam Medical Trust Hospital and underwent emergency surgery.

SFI observed a statewide strike protesting the killing of their activist.

Aftermath

Arrests

The Special Investigation Team of Kerala Police charge sheeted 16 persons at the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court-II in Ernakulam on September 24, 2018.[27] The case was registered under Sections 142, 148, 323, 324, 307 and 302 read with 149 of the IPC at the Central police station, Ernakulam. Though 30 people are accused in the murder the chargesheet was filed only against those who directly participated in the crime. The following were named in the charge sheet: JI Muhammed (CFI state secretary), Arif Bin Salim (CFI district president), Mohammed Rifa, Jeffrey, Fazaluddin, Anas, Rajeeb, Abdul Rashid Saneesh, Adil Bin Salim, Bilal, Riyaz Hussain, Saneesh, Sharukh Amani, Abdul Nasser and Anup.[28] After the murder police arrested around 20 people in the immediate days. However, the main accused Sahal Hamsa went into hiding for more than 2 years.[29] [30] [31] Sahal who was staying at a hideout in Karnataka surrendered on 18 June 2020.[32] [33] [34] According to Kerala Police, Sahal was alleged to have stabbed Abhimanyu and Mohammed Shahim was the man who stabbed Arjun.[35] [36] [37] Muhammad Shaheem, the second accused was also absconding, but surrendered in court in November 2019.[38] [39] Shajahan was the one who planned the attack and Shiraz gave all necessary training to CFI workers.[40] Rifa, a state level leader of CFI was arrested when hiding in Bangalore.[41] Manaf, one of the accused in a case related to chopping the hands of Professor T J Joseph in 2010, was the 13th accused in the murder case.[42] Police found that the culprits arrived at college hostel armed with lethal weapons to attack maximum student activists.[43] The trial of the Abhimanyu murder case is ongoing in the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court.

In popular culture

In 2019, two Malayalam films based on the incident were released. Naan Petta Makan[44] directed by Saji S Palamel and Padmavyuhathile Abhimanyu[45] directed by Vineesh Aaradya.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maharaja College murder: Abhimanyu's death robs family of a better future. 2020-06-19. The New Indian Express. 2020-06-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20200621112601/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2018/jul/03/maharaja-college-murder-abhimanyus-death-robs-family-of-a-better-future-1837244.html. dead.
  2. Web site: Maharaja's college reopens, but Abhimanyu's class remains empty. 2020-06-19. Mathrubhumi. en.
  3. Web site: Abhimanyu murder: Two main accused likely to surrender. 2020-06-19. OnManorama. en.
  4. Web site: Islamic students group fatally attacks SFI leader at popular Kochi college. 2020-06-20. The Week. en.
  5. Web site: Every memory of him makes my heart heavy: Abhimanyu's brother, a year since the unionist's death . 2020-06-19 . The New Indian Express.
  6. Web site: Slain Kerala SFI unionist Abhimanyu's sister gets married amidst Maharaja's College students, CPI(M) leaders. 2020-06-20. The New Indian Express.
  7. Web site: 2018-07-04. Killing of Left Student Activist Underlines Need to Keep Religious Fundamentalism Out of Campuses. 2020-06-19. NewsClick. en.
  8. Web site: 2019-04-11. Campus murder heats up poll fever at Maharaja's College. 2020-06-20. Hindustan Times. en.
  9. Web site: Key accused in murder of SFI leader Abhimanyu surrenders in Kerala after two years in hiding. 2020-06-19. The New Indian Express.
  10. Web site: 20-year-old SFI activist stabbed to death inside a Kerala college hostel. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190123232400/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/20-year-old-sfi-activist-stabbed-death-inside-kerala-college-hostel-84026 . 2019-01-23 . 2020-06-19. www.thenewsminute.com.
  11. Web site: Spat over booking wall space led to SFI leader's death. 2020-06-20. OnManorama. en.
  12. Web site: Glowing tributes paid to late SFI leader Abhimanyu's refulgent memory. 2020-06-19. The New Indian Express.
  13. Web site: Abhimanyu's Murder Highlights the Changing Face of Campus Politics in Kerala. 2020-06-20. The Wire.
  14. Web site: "How is Abhimanyu?" asks Arjun after regaining consciousness. 2020-06-20. Mathrubhumi. en.
  15. Web site: Maharaja's College students remember Abhimanyu - the singer, football player and their comrade. 2020-06-19. The New Indian Express.
  16. Web site: Maharaja's to give Rs 5 lakh to Abhimanyu's family; many schemes to rekindle his memory. 2020-06-20. OnManorama. en.
  17. Web site: Britto's book on Maharaja's and Abhimanyu released. 2020-06-19. The New Indian Express.
  18. Web site: Kerala's slain SFI leader Abhimanyu's memories linger as alumni come together. 2020-06-20. The New Indian Express.
  19. Web site: Abhimanyu was killed for standing against communalism: Chullikad. 2020-06-19. The New Indian Express.
  20. News: 2018-07-05. CPI(M) to build house for Abhimanyu's family. en-IN. The Hindu. 2020-06-19. 0971-751X.
  21. Web site: CPM collects Rs 3.10 crore for Abhimanyu fund. 2020-06-20. The New Indian Express.
  22. Web site: Nijeesh. T.P.. Case registered against SDPI and Campus Front activists for burning 'Abhimanyu' magazine . August 1, 2020. 2020-06-19. The Times of India. en.
  23. News: 2019-07-02. Row over memorial for Abhimanyu at Maharaja's College. en-IN. The Hindu. 2020-06-19. 0971-751X.
  24. Web site: Why a memorial for slain SFI member Abhimanyu is stirring controversy in Kerala. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190701181645/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/why-memorial-slain-sfi-member-abhimanyu-stirring-controversy-kerala-104646 . 2019-07-01 . 2020-06-19. www.thenewsminute.com.
  25. Web site: Kochi Corporation to find out if Abhimanyu memorial at Maharajas College received nod. 2020-06-19. The New Indian Express.
  26. Web site: 2019-07-03. Kochi: Abhimanyu memorial unveiled. 2020-06-19. Deccan Chronicle. en.
  27. Web site: Abhimanyu murder: Kerala police files chargesheet against 16 persons. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190124025613/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/abhimanyu-murder-kerala-police-files-chargesheet-against-16-persons-88935 . 2019-01-24 . 2020-06-19. www.thenewsminute.com.
  28. News: 2018-09-25. Chargesheet submitted in Abhimanyu case. en-IN. The Hindu. 2020-06-20. 0971-751X.
  29. Web site: Kerala: Abhimanyu murder accused surrenders . June 19, 2020. 2020-06-19. The Times of India. en.
  30. Web site: केरल में एसएफआई नेता की हत्या के मुख्य आरोपी ने आत्मसमर्पण किया. 2020-06-19. Navbharat Times. hi.
  31. Web site: Family alleges lapses in Abhimanyu murder case probe. 2020-06-20. Mathrubhumi. en.
  32. Web site: Abhimanyu murder case: Prime accused Campus Front activist surrenders after two years. 2020-06-19. Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. en.
  33. Web site: Gladwin. Emmanuel. Key accused in murder of SFI activist M Abhimanyu surrenders in a court after nearly two years. June 18, 2020. 2020-06-19. Mumbai Mirror. en.
  34. News: 2020-06-18. Accused in Abhimanyu murder case surrenders. en-IN. The Hindu. 2020-06-19. 0971-751X.
  35. Web site: Campus Front activist who stabbed Abhimanyu surrenders. 2020-06-19. Mathrubhumi. en. 2020-06-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20200621090504/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/crime-beat/campus-front-activist-who-stabbed-abhimanyu-surrenders-1.4840437. dead.
  36. Web site: After 2 years in hiding, SDPI worker who allegedly stabbed SFI leader Abhimanyu surrenders. 2020-06-19. The New Indian Express.
  37. Web site: 2 yrs after Abhimanyu's murder on Kerala campus, key accused surrenders in court. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200618200355/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/2-yrs-after-abhimanyus-murder-kerala-campus-key-accused-surrenders-court-126816 . 2020-06-18 . 2020-06-19. www.thenewsminute.com.
  38. News: 2019-11-26. Abhimanyu murder case accused surrenders before court. en-IN. The Hindu. 2020-06-19. 0971-751X.
  39. Web site: Abhimanyu murder case: Second accused who had been absconding surrenders in court. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20191128002104/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/abhimanyu-murder-case-second-accused-who-had-been-absconding-surrenders-court-112938 . 2019-11-28 . 2020-06-20. www.thenewsminute.com.
  40. Web site: Abhimanyu murder: Two more Popular Front workers nabbed. 2020-06-20. Mathrubhumi. en.
  41. Web site: Abhimanyu killing: key accused Rifa held from Bengaluru. 2020-06-20. OnManorama. en.
  42. Web site: Prime accused in murder of Maharaja's College SFI leader Abhimanyu nabbed: Police. 2020-06-19. The New Indian Express.
  43. Web site: Abhimanyu murder: Accused targeted serious crimes. 2020-06-20. Mathrubhumi. en.
  44. Web site: മഹാരാജാസിന്‍റെ അഭിമന്യു അഭ്രപാളികളിൽ; 'നാൻ പെറ്റ മകൻ' തീയറ്ററുകളിലേക്ക്. News18. ml.
  45. Web site: പത്മവ്യൂഹത്തിലെ അഭിമന്യു. Filmibeat. ml.

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