Kottayam (Kerala), February 12 Police have registered a case after protestors, as part of the nationwide strike against the Centre’s labour codes, allegedly attacked a hotel and caused damage at Paipad here on Thursday, officials said.
According to police, the incident occurred at the Emerald Hotel around 1:30 pm when a three-member group carrying a stick with a flag entered the premises.
The accused allegedly threatened hotel employees and customers present at the bar restaurant.
Fearing an attack, people inside the restaurant fled the scene, police said.
The FIR stated that the accused created a commotion and damaged beer bottles, glasses, and ice boxes.
They allegedly also broke the glass door at the entrance of the bar restaurant.
The total loss is estimated to be around Rs five lakh, the FIR said.
The Thrikodithanam police have registered a case against three individuals, officials said.
Police officials said the hotel owner has handed over CCTV footage, and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the accused.
