IDUKKI: Police have arrested two CPM activists attacking a middle-aged man and fracturing his arm and leg. The arrested men have been identified as CPM activists Sony and Ananthu.

The incident took place on Tuesday night. A group of over 20 men brutally beat Karimannur native Joseph Vechoor (51) with an iron pipe. The group allegedly attacked Joseph for commenting against CPM Area Secretary PP Sumesh on a Facebook post. Joseph is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in Thodupuzha. His leg is severely injured.

Police said that a case was registered against 20 identifiable persons and that an investigation was underway. However, police have not included PP Sumesh in the list of accused. Earlier, Joseph had testified that he was threatened by Sumesh.