INDIAN UNREST.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 October 1921, Page 5

INDIAN UNREST.

ALI BROTHERS ON TRIAL. WARFARE IN MALABAR. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Delhi, Oct. J. The Ali Brothers and five others were committed to the Sessions Court on charges of conspiracy, sedition and unruly behavior. Accused tried to make political speeches and refused to answer questions, being non-co-operators. They affirmed their belief in the statements for which they were charged. At a public meeting afterwards the audience reiterated word for word the resolution for which the extremists were charged, and extracts from the proscribed manifesto relating to service in the army were distributed broadcast. An official statement shows that the resistance of 10,000 armed Moplahs is becoming stronger. They are carrying out a programme of guerilla warfare, plunder and terrorism, while at the same time avoiding battle. This n» necessitating an increase in the number of troops. Calicut reports that telegraphic communication with Nilambnr has been reestablished. The Suffolk regiment- is reconnoitring in the Mannarghat district. The rebels are playing hide and blocking the roads by means of felled trees. There have been serious cases of arson and looting. Thirteen hundred rebels have been convicted and 500 are awaiting a special tribunal.