In Kollam, Kerala, a local politician from the ruling party intervened to stop the removal of a fish market illegally occupying a national highway. This occurred despite a High Court order directing the removal. The incident took place at Kundara Hospital Junction, where the fish market was causing traffic congestion and inconvenience to nearby businesses and commuters. Despite a High Court order and a month of notices issued by the panchayat, the market continued operating. When authorities, assisted by police, attempted to enforce the court order, the politician intervened, resulting in the authorities backing down. The panchayat officials have reportedly submitted a video recording of the incident to the court.