THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Two BJP activists were arrested for thrashing DYFI workers in Vattiyoorkavu. Three DYFI workers were attacked and their bikes were vandalized last night.

A spat between the CPM and the BJP was on for the last few days in Vattiyoorkavu. The two had clashed on the night of Diwali. The conflict witnessed yesterday was a continuation of it.

The police arrested the BJP workers Friday early morning. Innocent people were arrested, responded the BJP. The party marched to Vattiyoorkavu station demanding their release.