CHAVAKKAD: Congress booth president identified as Noushad alias Punna Noushad (44), who was undergoing treatment after hacked by a team at Chavakkad in Thrissur, succumbed to his injuries today. Three congress activists who sustained injuries are undergoing treatment. SDPI activists are behind it, alleged the congress. However, SDPI has denied the allegation.

A clash broke out between the congress and the SDPI at Punna. This was a continuation of the attack. Bijesh (40) of Kaveedu, Nishad (28) of Palayoor and Suresh (38) of Punna are undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Thrissur. The condition of Bijesh continues to be serious. The incident happened Tuesday evening at 6.30 pm. They were hacked by a 15-member team who came in seven bikes when they were standing at Punna Centre. The injured were immediately admitted at a private hospital. Noushad succumbed to his injuries Wednesday morning. The congress has called for a hartal in Guruvayur in protest against the incident.