Kilimanoor A gang of Youth Congress workers tried to bludgeon to death CPI(M) leader in Pongadu, Aalathookauv. Struck on the head with near-fatal blows is CPI(M) Kilimanoor Local Committee member and former Block Secretary, RS Ramesh. The assailants attacked Ramesh hitting him with large stones on his head.
According to findings, the gang attacked at behest of Block Panchayat member Bansha. Youth Congress members had earlier stolen the flex installed at Ponganadu in connection with the DYFI Block Sammelanam. Upon knowing what happened, DYFI had asked to return the flex board.
The Youth Congress attack ensued from embarrassment of its stealing operation becoming known. RS Ramesh had approached the Youth Congress workers confronting them about the missing flex board.