Kerala news, Feb. 17 -- A controversy has erupted after pictures of two Hamas leaders were prominently displayed during a mosque procession festival in Kerala's Palakkad district. The incident has sparked widespread outrage.

Banners featuring pictures of Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh, with the titles "Tharavadis, Thekkebhagam" (Ancestrals, Southside), were held atop elephants by some men.

Over 3,000 people participated in the procession, which was held on Sunday evening.

The event was part of the annual Uroos of a mosque in Thrithala, Palakkad.

During the procession, young boys were also seen holding posters of Sinwar and Haniyeh, with the crowd cheering them on.

Some prominent figures, including Minister MB Rajesh an...