ALAPPUZHA: Clashes have broken out between CPM and Congress workers in Harippad and Kayamkulam. The incident took place this evening. A Congress worker was hacked during the clash in Kayamkulam. The victim was identified as Afzal, a native of Eruva. Naufal, another party worker, also got injured.

Congress mandalam president Rajesh Kuttan was injured in the Harippad clash. Congress workers alleged that Rajesh was beaten by DYFI activists.

Rajesh Kuttan, who suffered serious injuries, has been admitted to Kayamkulam Taluk Hospital. Opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala strongly condemned the incident. The opposition leader accused the CPM of launching widespread attacks due to fear of defeat.