Five people, including a woman contesting the upcoming local body elections, were injured in an alleged attack by a gang of suspected drug smugglers in Kadinamkulam late Sunday night.
Angeline, a Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate for Puthukurichi North ward in Kadinamkulam grama panchayat, and her husband and relatives sustained injuries in the attack. The incident took place outside her residence when a group of four allegedly hurled abuse at them.
Angelina’s husband was attacked while questioning them. The candidate was also attacked when she tried to intervene. The assailants allegedly attacked her with a wooden pole when she fell on the road.
While her family members rushed to the spot, the perpetrators brought other people and assaulted the family members as well. A group of more than 20 people are suspected of the attack on the family
In another incident, four vehicles parked in front of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker’s house were torched in Chirayinkeezhu.
The incident took place outside the residence of Babu of Anathalavattom. An autorickshaw, two motorcycles and a scooter were completely gutted in the incident. A similar attempt was allegedly made last week to set fire to the house of Babu’s brother, who is contesting elections in Chirayinkeezhu.
Published – 1 Dec 2025 22:04 IST
