BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar vows legal action to protect arrested councillor Sugathan, calling the arrest politically motivated.

BJP councillor R. Sugathan arrested after evading law for over a month linked to temple clash in Thiruvananthapuram.

Sugathan, BJP councillor of the Vazhottukonam ward, is facing preventive detention under KAAPA following the Kerala HC denial of anticipatory bail. | India News

Political tensions escalated in the State capital on Wednesday following the arrest of BJP councillor R. Sugathan under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA).

BJP councillor Sugathan moves to Viyyur prison amid demands from CPI(M) and Congress for his expulsion from the council.

BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar vows legal action to protect arrested councillor Sugathan, calling the arrest politically motivated.

BJP councillor R. Sugathan faces 19 criminal cases, prompting protests from Youth Morcha amid allegations of political harassment.