Following an explosive attack on a CPM worker in North Punnayur, the Vadakkekad police have arrested two UDF activists, identified as Azeez and Ashraf. The incident occurred late Thursday night when the accused allegedly hurled a crude explosive (gundu) at Ibrahim Babu while he was standing in his courtyard, resulting in an eye injury. Authorities reported that the attackers created a “terror-like atmosphere” in the area, even targeting a ward member earlier that evening. Both individuals have been remanded by the court as part of the police crackdown on election-related violence. Security remains heightened in the region to prevent further clashes as counting for the local body elections continues today.
