KSU-CPI(M) clash in Alappuzha

Tension prevailed in Alappuzha town on Saturday following clashes involving KSU and CPI(M) activists.

According to the police, the issue started after KSU workers, who assembled here in connection with its State meeting, destroyed hoardings and posters of the CPI(M) and its sister organisations at various places in Alappuzha town.

Later in the evening, DYFI activists barged into the venue of the ‘Samara Kahalam’ programme organised by the KSU at Carnival Ground at Mullackal. A pitched battled followed, leaving some KSU activists injured.

The police resorted to lathicharge to disperse the warring activists.

A few buses carrying KSU workers were pelted with stones. Later, the violence spread to other parts of the town.

The CPI(M) alleged that their area committee office had been attacked by the KSU activists.

“Several police personnel were injured in the violence. The vehicle of Kodikunnil Suresh, MP, was also damaged,” said, Dy.SP P.V. Baby, adding that the situation was brought under control.

Hartal today

Both the CPI(M) and Congress called for hartal in Alappuzha town till noon on Sunday.