Alappuzha: A BJP worker was stabbed to death here at Kumarapuram on Wednesday midnight. The deceased has been identified as Vairankode native Sarath Chandran. A clash which broke out amidst the temple festival led to the murder, it is learnt. BJP accused the drug mafia for the attack.

Police have identified a seven-member team allegedly led by Nandu Prakas which committed the crime. They will be nabbed soon, police said.

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There have been complaints against the 'drug mafia' in the district. In Mavelikkara, a DYFI worker was stabbed and another leader's vehicle and the house was set ablaze by the mafia.