KOZHIKODE: Violence has continued unabated between BJP and CPM men in Kannur. Three houses of CPM activists, including that of a CPM branch secretary, and two of BJP workers were attacked on Monday, though no injuries were reported.
Violence continued in Azheekode despite ban orders. Country bombs were being freely used by the attackers in spite of heavy police deployment and surveillance.
The police registered over 30 cases and several persons were taken into custody, but no arrests were recorded.
With Janmashtami celebrations round the corner, police are anticipating more violence in the district.
The Rapid Action Force, MSP and Anti-Naxal Force have been deployed in the troubled areas.
The district administration has sought more police forces and called a peace meeting with senior leaders of both the parties on Tuesday evening.
However, the parties continued to accuse each other of perpetrating violence for political gains. The police seized two country bombs during a vehicle check on Monday.
The accused Sanoj, 30, a resident of Thilanur, Chakkarakkal, and three of his accomplices, Nalinakshan, Jineesh and Gokulan, were arrested.
Both the CPM and BJP activists are preparing to hold Janmashtami celebrations on September 5 and this could lead to street fights. The district administration has appealed to the leaders to maintain peace in the coming days.
