Kerala Court Acquits 13 NDF Activists in RSS Leader’s 2005 Murder Case, Cites Investigation Lapses

The Thalassery court in Kerala acquitted 13 NDF activists in the 2005 murder of RSS leader T Ashwini Kumar, citing investigation flaws. Only one accused, MV Marshook, was convicted, with sentencing set for November 14. Political leaders criticized the acquittal, alleging bias. The prosecution plans to appeal, citing “religious intolerance” as the motive behind Kumar’s murder.