ALAPPUZHA: An RSS worker was hacked to death here in Vayalar. Nandu, a native of Vayalar, has been identified as the deceased. Three SDPI activists and three RSS workers were reportedly injured in the clash. The incident took place at Nagamkulangara junction in Cherthala's Vayalar.

A SDPI function was held at the Nagamkulangara junction this evening. The RSS activists had come there saying that there was a provocative speech during the event. Then there was a small tussle and then both sides staged a protest.

The demonstrations took place under police protection. The clashes erupted again after the demonstrations ended.

Nandu, the RSS's local head, was hacked to death in the clash. The condition of one of the injured RSS workers is critical. He has been admitted to a private hospital in Kochi. Police have set up a massive security cordon in Vayalar following the clashes.