According to the FIR, Nithin Raj (in pic) had availed of a loan of ₹15,000 on January 4, 2026 through the InstaPay app at an alleged interest rate of 36% in violation of existing laws. | Photo Credit: NIRMAL HARINDRAN The police have registered a case against a loan app, identified as InstaPay, in connection with the death of Anjarakandy Kannur Dental College student Nithin Raj R.L., invoking stringent legal provisions as allegations of harassment and institutional lapses mount and campus unrest continues. The Chakkarakkal police registered the case under Section 308 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Section 13 of the Kerala Money Lenders Act, 1958, and Section 9(1)(a) and 9(2) of the Kerala Prohibition of Charging Exorbitant Interest Act, 2012. Published – April 17, 2026 11:02 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Trump says it is important for Pope to understand Iran is a global threat ‘Street Fighter’ trailer: Iconic fighters packed into high-stakes tournament into big-screen adaptation