Human Rights Activist Majeed Mollanchery Attacked; Protest Intensifies
Malappuram,Tirur: Majeed Mollanchery, district vice-president of the National Federation for People’s Rights (NFPR), is undergoing treatment after sustaining injuries in an alleged attack by a group linked to illegal mining activities.
According to eyewitnesses, Mollanchery, who had consistently raised his voice against unauthorised quarrying, was attacked by a group of people. He reportedly sustained serious injuries to his hands and legs and was admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Photographs showing him bleeding while seated in a wheelchair have also emerged.
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Mollanchery had been pursuing legal action against illegal quarrying and the alleged illegal extraction of soil along riverbanks in the district. He had been using the Right to Information (RTI) Act and approaching the National Green Tribunal to challenge such activities.
Condemning the attack, the NFPR has demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible, police protection for Mollanchery, and urgent measures to shut down illegal quarries.
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The demands were raised by NFPR State Vice-President Manaf Tanur; District President Musthafa Haji Puthentheru; District General Secretary Rasheed Thalakkadathur; District Treasurer Sameera Kolappuram; District Secretary Nusrat Teacher Ponnani; Taluk President Jamal Haji Chennara; Taluk General Secretary Siddique Pullatt; Taluk Vice-President Mansoor Pulluni; and Taluk Secretary Rafeeq Meenadathur.
Reports indicate that the police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.
Photo caption: Environmental activist Majeed Mollanchery, who is undergoing treatment after allegedly being attacked by individuals linked to illegal mining activities.
