MALAPPURAM: BJP national vice-president AP Abdullakutty was allegedly attacked while on his way to Kannur from Ernakulam late on Thursday. The incident was around 11 pm. A truck hit the car at its rear-end, the Kadampuzha police said. The police added there was heavy rain in the area at the time.

Meanwhile, BJP alleged that it was an attack towards Abdullakutty.“Some tried to hurt him while having tea and they followed Abdullakutty’s car in a lorry and rear-ended it”.

BJP state chief K Surendran has condemned the attack on Abdullakutty and demanded stern action against the perpetrators.