UNREST IN INDIA.

Otago Witness, Issue 3524, 27 September 1921, Page 19

UNREST IN INDIA.

j FIGHTING IN MALABAR DISTRICT. DELHI, September 20. j Dr Kitchlew and other prominent Khalij fat workers were arrested and charged ; with tampering with the loyalty of the ! troops. This was followed by indignaj tion meetings of Non-co-operators; but | quiet was maintained. The native papers : suggest a new reign of repression, but it j is generally considered that the action ! against the Ali brothers and other agitaj tors is long overdue. Reports from Malabar describe a number of minor engagements at Manerji. The rebels attacked the troops, but were repelled, 10 being killed. It is officially reported that the military situation has improved. Gandhi, in an interview, declared that the Mopla-h outbreak was a powerful set back to Non-co operation. POLICE AND TROOPS IN CONFLICT. DELHI, September 21 A column engaged and heavily defeated the Aloplah rebels at Sullidmala, two miles westward of Ixaravarakunda. Our casualties are believed to be nil. Those of the rebels are not known. The rebels broke up into two parties and dispersed. They are being pursued. The leader, named Variankunnath Kunmahd Haji, who recently proclaimed Ernad and Walluvanad Khilafat kingdoms, is reported to be with one of the fleeing parties. *

!A collision occurred at Chakrata between British troops and the civil police, arising out of a quarrel between the troops and a fruit-seller, wherein the civil police intervened. One soldier was killed and a British officer and one soldier were wounded. A sub-inspector of police and a constable were killed. All is now quiet. OUTRAGES CEASING. DELHI, September 21. The rebels were heavily defeated on Monday in Manerhi district. Outrages,,have practically ceased, except at Nilambur and Pandalur, where the rebels are concentrated. The native States bordering the disturbed areas, apprehending trouble, are raising citizens’ armies. FAAIINE IN DISTURBED AREAS. DELHI. September 22. The Moplah leader, having established a khalifat kingdom, is arranging to strikecoins from looted metal. Meanwhile manuscript currency notes have been issued, which the people are compelled to honour. Famine prevails in the disturbed districts, the people living on roots and herbs. Relief is unable to reach the interior. Loyal Moplahs have issued a manifesto condemning the atrocities, and warning the people against the khalifat, non-co-operation, and disloyal activities. HARS HE R AIETH CDS DEM AXD KD. DELHI, Septmeber 23. The rebels ambushed a British patrol, but were defeated, seven being killed and two wounded. There have been several skirmishes with the rebels, who have been drilling and going through musketry practice in the open ground at the Palace at Nilambur. The leader of the rebels compelled the working classes to dig trenches, erect barricades, reap the crops, and destroy roads and bridges. The public of Calicut is demanding more rigorous measures against the rebels.