Kozhikode, Jan 5 (PTI) A controversy erupted in Kerala after a cultural programme organised during the inaugural function of the State School Youth festival here, had allegedly depicted a particular community as extremists.

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IUML leader P K Kunhalikutty on Thursday condemned the depiction of a particular community in bad light in a musical programme and said it should not have happened.

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"It was really bad. The mistake on the part of the government cannot be accepted. They could have used some masks to depict terrorists. But instead they used a Muslim attire which was an unacceptable mistake on behalf of the government," Kunhalikutty told reporters here.

Meanwhile, State Education Minister V Sivankutty said the government will look into the incident.

The musical programme was performed after the inauguration of the State School Youth festival on Tuesday.

It depicted Indian army apprehending a man sporting a Keffiyeh, a traditional Arab headgear worn by men.

Sources said when the dance was performed before the screening committee, it was done without the costume.

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