The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has strongly criticised the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) for organising a beef festival in protest against the upcoming film Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond. IUML leader P M A Salam termed the event a "cheap political gimmick" aimed at misleading Muslim voters.
The court also imposed fine of Rs.5,000 on him. The court later granted him bail and suspended the sentence, giving him one month to appeal before the High Court.