2026-04-16: Protests and riots broke out in Kannur (Kerala) on Thursday (16 April) following the death of a student. According to media reports, a protest march in Edakkad was blocked by security forces, but some people entered Dr Dilna’s Dental Clinic and vandalized the entrance area.
Heightened security measures are to be expected, local traffic disruptions are possible. Violent incidents cannot be ruled out. Travellers should avoid demonstrations and follow instructions by authorities.
