Chennithala begins a 24-hour hunger strike

Thiruvananthapuram: Opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala began a 24-hour hunger strike on Monday demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the custodial death of Sreejith in Varapuzha.

Former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy inaugurated the strike at 9 am at Marine Drive in Ernakulam. Muslim League National General Secretary P K Kunhalikutty will inaugurate the conclusion at 9 am on Tuesday.

Protests will be held across the state on 23rd led by the UDF assembly constituency committees, expressing solidarity towards the hunger strike.