KOCHI: City police on Wednesday seized iron rods, machete and a small quantity of chilli powder from the campus of Government Law College, Ernakulam.

The materials were seized after college authorities contacted the city police when a student alerted them about the presence of a rod placed behind hoardings of a students' organization at the central circle of the college.

"The materials were seized from behind the hoardings and beneath a tree on the campus. Recently, a scuffle had broken out between activists of Kerala Students Union (KSU) and Students Federation of India (SFI). It is suspected that the 'tools' were hidden for further attacks," said Ernakulam assistant police commissioner, Rex Boby Aravin .

The officer said a complaint has been registered under Section 102 of CrPC.

