In the latest in the series of unending political violence that has claimed many lives in Kerala, a 20-year old BJP worker Nirmal was hacked to death late Sunday night in Mukkattukara of Thrissur district.
Reports say that he was stabbed to death after a tussle during celebrations at a temple in the area.
The BJP state unit has alleged that the ruling CPM was behind the act and has called for a strike in Thrissur district.
CNN News18 reported that police suspect personal rivalry behind the attack and the investigation is going on.
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