Ernakulam: Aluva Rural S P K Karthik said that a special team has been appointed to probe the attack by migrant workers of Kitex in Kizhakkambalam. He said more than 150 people had been taken into custody in connection with the incident. Currently, the situation is under control. Police were deployed in the area. Security has been beefed up. A large police contingent is camping at the spot.
Police arrived at the spot knowing that the workers were getting drunk and causing a commotion. There were more than 500 workers. They were attacking the police. The clashes took place at a camp where migrant workers were staying during Christmas celebrations. Violence also spread against the police. The attackers set fire to two police jeeps. Five policemen, including a CI, were injured in the attack.
The clash took place in Kitex around midnight on Saturday. Company workers also attacked locals who were shot on their mobile phones. Police officers who arrived at the spot were pelted with stones. The control room jeep was smashed and set on fire. The policemen escaped by smashing the door of the jeep. Later, more policemen entered the Kitex camp and arrested the attackers.
Rural S P K Karthik said the attack took place under the influence of alcohol. Kunnathunadu CI Shajan sustained head and arm injuries. The Rural SP said that there were about 500 people in the mob and the situation was under control at present. It is alleged that intoxicants, including cannabis, are being used in the Kitex camp.
