A protest demanding the construction of a cattle underpass (CUP) on the national highway at Chombala in Kozhikode was launched under the aegis of Janakeeya Prakshobha Samithi near the Chombala mini stadium on Tuesday (August 4).

The protesters urged the authorities to construct a CUP near the Chombala block office, citing concerns that access to the Government Veterinary Hospital and the mini stadium would be cut off once the NH construction was completed.

They said the veterinary hospital, located adjacent to the block office, was frequented by people from Azhiyur, Onchiyam, Eramala, Chorode, and Mahe, who bring cattle, other livestock, and domestic birds for treatment.

The protest pandal was inaugurated by Vadakara block panchayat president Kottayil Radhakrishnan.

Published - August 04, 2026 08:24 pm IST