CPM worker stabbed near polling station
According to police at Mayyil station, a CPM worker identified as Prakashan P (50) was allegedly stabbed near Mulakkody UP School polling station around 7 pm on Thursday.
A case of attempted murder has been registered against a UDF activist identified as Krishnan. The injured worker was admitted to the hospital and is stated to be in a stable condition.
Counter cases filed amid political clashes
Police have also registered a counter case against six CPM workers, including Prakashan, for allegedly attacking two UDF activists, Bhaskaran P (56) and Shyju K V (46), within the same school premises.
The UDF workers reportedly sustained injuries after being attacked with stones, further escalating post-election violence in Kannur district.
House attack, vandalism reported
In a separate incident, police registered a case against 15 alleged CPM workers for trespassing into a woman’s house in Mullakodi around 9.30 pm.
The group is accused of issuing threats, damaging household property, breaking furniture, and vandalising a scooter parked outside the residence.
Additional clash near Malappattam
Another case was filed after alleged clashes between party workers near Malappattam, where a CPM worker, Venugopalan K of Mepparamba, was reportedly attacked by UDF activists. Police said investigations are underway.
Police probe post-poll clashes
Authorities confirmed that multiple FIRs have been registered in connection with post-poll political violence in Taliparamba, and a detailed investigation is in progress. Arrests are expected as part of the ongoing probe.
High-stakes political backdrop
The Taliparamba constituency, a traditional Left Democratic Front (LDF) stronghold, saw a high-profile contest this election cycle. CPM leader T K Govindan is contesting as an Independent with UDF support, while he faces CPM’s official candidate P K Shyamala, wife of state secretary M V Govindan, adding to the political intensity in the region.