BJP workers assault Cong man at Malpe: Alleged
Udupi, August 06: It is reported that Congress worker Sunil D'souza of Badanidiyoor who campaigned for Congress candidate Pramod Madhwaraj was allegedly assaulted by BJP workers at Malpe near here on August 05 midnight.
Seriously injured Sunil was undergoing treatment at the government hospital at Ajjarakadu. The incident was recorded in the CCTV camera installed at Sunil's house. A case was registered at Malpe police station and investigating.
"Badanidiyoor gram Panchayat president Umesh brought some four-five persons in a car and dropped them near my house. Later they entered my house and dragged me out before beating me with pipes on my back and legs. They also threatened me of killing", Sunil said in his complaint.
"In the last assembly elections, I have worked for Pramod Madhwaraj and BJP workers were not happy for that. They were harassing me repeatedly in drunken state. I am living with my mother Lidvin D'souza in the house. I have informed the Malpe police several times about this. But no action was taken. Both of us do not have security now", he said.
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Violence reported in several parts of Kerala after civic poll results
Kozhikode (PTI): Violence erupted overnight at various places across Kerala, particularly in northern districts, following the announcement of local body election results, police said.
In Eramala in Kozhikode district, tension prevailed throughout the night after the Indira Gandhi Bhavan, a Congress office, was allegedly attacked by CPI(M) workers.
According to an FIR registered at Edachery police station, around 200 people marched towards the Congress office carrying dangerous weapons and vandalised the building, causing damage estimated at around Rs five lakh.
A statue of late prime minister Indira Gandhi was also damaged in the attack, police said. Soon after, UDF activists gathered at the spot, further aggravating the situation.
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However, with the deployment of additional police personnel, the situation was brought under control, an officer said.
Police said another violent incident was reported at Marad, where stones were allegedly pelted at a UDF victory procession, leaving several persons injured.
In Sultan Bathery in Wayanad district, police registered a case after a car carrying a UDF activist and his family members was allegedly attacked by around 40 CPI(M) workers, an official said.
Sultan Bathery police also booked UDF activists in a separate incident for allegedly attacking a CPI(M) worker who objected to the bursting of crackers near his house, the officer said.
In Panoor in Kannur district, houses of several Muslim League activists were allegedly attacked by CPI(M) workers. Vehicles parked at the houses were also damaged.
According to Panoor police, the violence broke out after a UDF victory rally was allegedly stopped by CPI(M) workers armed with swords and daggers. Some UDF leaders sustained injuries in the clash.
Clashes were also reported between UDF and LDF workers at Ulikkal in Kannur district, though police intervention brought the situation under control later in the night, an officer in the Ulikkal police station said.
In Bedakom in Kasaragod district, an LDF victory march turned violent after CPI(M) activists allegedly intercepted UDF workers passing through the area. Some policemen who intervened suffered minor injuries, an officer said.
Similar violence was reported from Neyyattinkara in Thiruvananthapuram district following clashes between CPI(M) and BJP workers. Police said workers from both sides sustained minor injuries and were admitted to hospitals. Cases will be registered after formal complaints are received, police said.
