Sources familiar with the matter told the media that the incident occurred on Thursday when students, who were members of Muslim Students Front (MSF) accompanied by Kerala Students Union (KSU) - a student body supported by the Congress, carried out a procession as part of the union elections inside the campus.
The flags were allegedly waved during preparations for college union elections. Cases have been lodged against students under sections 143, 147, 153 and 149 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).