Midnight drama in Palakkad: Police raid Congress leaders’ rooms for black money, find nothing

Tensions rose in Palakkad, Kerala as police searched a hotel suspecting black money influence in the upcoming by-election. Congress leaders’ rooms were inspected, leading to objections over entering a female leader’s room without women officers. Congress supporters protested outside, claiming it was targeted against their party. Leaders from multiple parties condemned the search. The by-election was postponed to November 20, and all parties are calling for a thorough review of the situation.