Summary:
The police personnel deployed here include those from neighbouring districts and two battalions of the Kerala Armed Police. Police personnel deployed at the main venue of the School Arts Festival in Kannur on Monday. If protests occur, protesters should be removed without marring the festive ambience of the event. They were briefed by officers on the way they should handle emergency situations, including protests at venues. The personnel were instructed to show no sign of ‘police power’ while handling the crowds at the venue and assisting people..