Palakkad: Quick Facts

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Hartal in ESA-affected areas of Palakkad on Nov. 6 • Nov. 3, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (The Hindu)

When mob takes law into its own hands: another man lynched in Keralam’s Palakkad • Oct. 22, 2026, 9:31 PM ET (The Hindu)

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Map of South Asia highlighting the location of Palakkad in southern India, with surrounding countries and major bodies of water labeled, including the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean. Palakkad is marked with a large black dot on the southwestern part of the Indian peninsula.

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