Dalit organisations in Kerala have called a statewide hartal over the death of Kannur dental student Nithin Raj. The protest has intensified demands for action against two faculty members and an impartial probe into alleged caste harassment.

Kerala witnesses a statewide hartal demanding justice for BDS student Nithin Raj, highlighting issues of caste discrimination in education.

Kerala witnesses a statewide hartal demanding justice for BDS student Nithin Raj, highlighting issues of caste discrimination in education.

Hartal in Kerala protests Nithin Raj's death, but police remove protesters attempting to block traffic, with minimal disruption reported.

Hartal in Kerala protests Nithin Raj's death, but police remove protesters attempting to block traffic, with minimal disruption reported.

Dalit groups' hartal in Kerala for Nithin Raj sees minimal disruption in Kasaragod, with sporadic protests and police intervention.

Despite a planned hartal for a student's death, normal life in Kannur is expected to continue with open shops and buses.

Despite a planned hartal for a student's death, normal life in Kannur is expected to continue with open shops and buses.

Kerala High Court launches suo motu contempt proceedings over Tuesday's hartal, seeking reports on violence and traffic disruptions.

Kerala Bandh Today: Nithin Raj died by suicide after jumping from a college building on April 10. His family and friends have accused faculty members of subjecting the 22-year-old to persistent caste-based discrimination and harassment.