Kasaragod: A CPI (M) worker was killed and another seriously injure, when a Congress activist alleged to have opened fire on them, in a recent poll-related case on Friday.
While Ravindran (38) on the spot near here, his injured friend had to be admitted to a private hospital in Mangalore. The assailant was taken into custody for enquiry.
Ravindran had gone to see his friend last night at his house. An altercation broke out between the Congress and CPI (M) workers. There was a rally taken out to celebrate the victory of a CPI (M) candidate, when clashes had occurred, observer said.
A hartal (Voluntary closure) is observed in Velampady GP area on Saturday, under mourning.