ALAPPUZHA: A female student, who is the SFI area president, was allegedly beaten up by the Harippad DYFI block office-bearer. Chinnu, who is also the vice chairperson of the Kerala University Union, was the victim of the attack. She is undergoing treatment at Harippad Taluk Hospital. Chinnu alleged that she was beaten up by DYFI block office-bearer Ambadi. It is reported that Ambadi brutally assaulted her after knocking her down using his bike.

The incident took place at around 4.30 pm today at Narakathara Junction in Harippad. According to Chinnu, she was travelling with her friend when Ambadi knocked her down and attacked her. Earlier, Chinnu and other girls had lodged a complaint against Ambadi with the CPM area leadership and DYFI district committee. It is indicated that the animosity over this led to the attack. Chinnu suffered injuries on her head and other body parts.