Kannur (Kerala): Police have launched a probe after an explosive was hurled at the residence of a BJP worker at Kathirur here, officials said on Monday.

According to police, the incident occurred at the house of Majisha Pathayakunnu at Konkachi near Kathirur on Sunday night.

As per the FIR, around 8.50 pm, two unidentified persons reached near the house and uttered abusive words at her. They then hurled an explosive, which went off with a loud sound.

Police officials at Kathirur police station said a case has been registered based on Majisha's complaint, and efforts are on to identify the accused.

Forensic experts are examining the explosive to ascertain whether it was a firecracker or a country-made bomb.

Polling for the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections will take place on April 9, with counting scheduled for May 4. The current Assembly term ends on May 23.

The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is trying to unseat the CPM-led LDF government. The LDF has been in power in the state for around a decade.

Around 2.7 crore voters are expected to take part in the election. The final electoral roll, released on February 21, includes 2,69,53,644 voters -- 1,31,26,048 male voters, 1,38,27,319 female voters, and 227 third-gender voters. Among them, 4,24,518 are in the 18-19 age group. PTI