Kerala: Kannur dental college student death raises questions about casteism in campuses

R L Nithin Raj, a first-year student at the Anjarakandy Dental College in Kannur district, died on April 10, 2026, and his death has sparked outrage over alleged caste discrimination. Dr M K Ram and K T Sangeetha Nambiar, two faculty members, have been suspended pending an investigation by the police. The CPI(M) and Congress demand a thorough inquiry into the incident, while activists like Sunny M Kapicadu highlight the challenges faced by students from marginalized backgrounds in higher education. The SFI and KSU also called for an investigation.