Fathima Latheef case: DYFI protest at Shastri Bhavan; demand fair probe

Seeking a fair probe in Fathima Latheef suicide case, the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) held a protest at Shastri Bhavan in Chennai. The aggravated protestors were seen standing with DYFI flags and posters of Fathima Latheef.

Chennai (Tamil Nadu): The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) on Thursday staged a protest at Shastri Bhavan in Chennai, seeking a fair investigation in the case related to Fathima Latheef.

"We demand justice and fair probe in the death of Fathima Latheef. No trial has taken place till now and none of the culprits have been arrested. Police are supporting the culprits. We demand open trial in the case," Sugandhi, state additional secretary of DYFI told media.

The aggravated protestors were standing with DYFI flags and posters of Fathima Latheef.

The IIT-Madras students who were on a hunger strike demanding justice for Fathima Latheef, called off their protest after the administration assured to meet their demands.

Latheef, a student at IIT-Madras, had allegedly taken her own life on November 9 by hanging herself from a ceiling fan in her hostel room. She was a native of Kerala and was pursuing an integrated MA programme at the institute.