AMBALAPPUZHA: A gang of about ten men on five bikes followed two CPM workers and hacked them, leaving them seriously injured on Tuesday.

The injured men are Karumady natives Prajosh Kumar (30) and Jelson (33). They were on their bikes and on their way to Ambalappuzha CPM office to give information regarding polling in that area.

They were admitted to Alappuzha Medical College.

The incident happened by around 10 pm at Njondimukku. The team had reached on five bikes. The duo sustained injuries on the head and leg. The accused were waiting in an isolated corner after the attack. As soon as they saw Ambalappuzha police, they left their bike and took to their heels.

The injured works alleged it was RSS workers who had attacked them. The police have taken the bikes into custody and is search is on for the accused.