Leadership of the Students' Federation of India visited Sidharthan's family and apologized for the conduct of SFI members at the University.
[8] According to police, there had been a 'tiff' on 14 February[8] because Sidharthan had danced with some senior female students at a Valentine's Day event.
[5] This escalated into "brutal assault" by a group of senior students in the courtyard of the hostel on 15 February.
[11] Kerala General Education minister V Sivankutty said that the government will take strict action against those behind the death of Sidharthan.
[13] The leadership of the Students' Federation of India visited Sidharthan's family and apologized for the conduct of SFI members at the University.