Stephan Kayyar
Daijiworld Media Network - Kasargod
Kasargod, Oct 3: Stones were pelted again at buses carrying BJP party workers who were returning from the 'Jan Raksha' rally that was flagged off by BJP national president Amit Shah at Payannur in Kannur district on Tuesday October 3.
The stone-pelting incidents were reported at Chervathur and Neeleshwar.
As the atmosphere turned tense, the police fired tear gas shells to control the situation in Chervathur.
BJP and CPI(M) workers clashed in several places. The BJP workers allegedly damaged a flag post at CITU office premises near Chervathur hospital. A garment shop at Kayyur was also damaged.
In Padannakad, Neeleshwar, two buses were damaged in the stone-pelting.
Window panes of KAH hospital in Chervathur were smashed as the mob pelted stones.
Earlier in the day, stones were pelted at two buses at Pallikara prior to the start of the rally.
The police have tightened security and taken precuationary measures across the district.