Some years ago, Nidheesh introduced this story to history
enthusiasts. It was certainly a sad tale, and a classic case where bigotry and
fanaticism were at a peak in Eranad. The exact details are still shrouded in a
bit of mystery but I thought it would be interesting to revisit the area and
retell the events leading up to the macabre incident, consolidating details
gleaned from Abdurahiman KP’s thesis (for which I extend my thanks to him)
covering Mappila heritage and the court ruling.