PATHANAMTHITTA: Complaint that former MLA KC Rajagopal was beaten up by the police during the Pathanamthitta Agricultural Development Bank election. The incident took place outside Marthoma Higher Secondary School, which was the election polling centre. There is conflict between CPM members and police at the spot.

There has been a tense situation between CPM and Congress near the polling station since this morning. In recent days, there have been allegations regarding fake voting. CPM workers had come here alleging that Congress had committed widespread fraudulent voting and that people were gathering to support the fraudulent voting.

There was a conflict after the police asked them to leave. KC Rajagopal alleged that he was beaten with a lathi and pushed down by the police at this time. He is currently undergoing treatment in a hospital.

Pathanamthitta Service Cooperative Bank election was held at Marthoma Higher Secondary School a few days ago. There was conflict even then. Footage of fake voting was also released.