Kollam (Kerala), Apr 6 (PTI) A case was registered against two suspected CPI(M) workers on Monday for allegedly blocking Congress candidate Aisha Potty’s vehicle and verbally abusing her at Ezhukone here, police said.
The accused have been identified as Prasad of Kuzhimathikkadu and Satheesh of Choorapoyika, they said.
Potty, a former CPI(M) MLA who recently joined the Congress, is contesting from the Kottarakkara constituency in the April 9 polls.
According to police, the incident occurred at Choorapoyika Junction on Sunday afternoon while she was campaigning.
As per the FIR, Prasad, allegedly holding a CPI(M) flag, verbally abused Potty.
Later, Satheesh allegedly blocked the vehicle, verbally abused her and issued threats.
Based on her complaint, Ezhukone police registered a case and began an investigation.
Police said both accused have been identified and will be arrested soon. PTI TBA TBA KH
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