RSS sympathiser T G Mohandas has been taken into police custody from his Kochi residence following controversial videos advocating violence against student protesters and making abusive remarks about women. The team arrived at his residence in Mattancherry of Kochi for collecting evidence and carrying out his questioning. T G Mohandas had previously posted hate speech targeting participants of the CJP-led protest, including derogatory statements aimed at female demonstrators. In another video, Mohandas made further abusive remarks against women and girls participating in the protest. Strong public protests had erupted over the delay in taking action against T G Mohandas despite the formal registration of the case.