Representational Image Representational ImageA local Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) functionary was hacked to death at Payyannur in Kannur district on Friday evening, leading to tension in the area. The BJP blamed the ruling CPM for the murder, and called a hartal in the district on Saturday. Kannur CPM district secretary P Jayarajan said his party had no role in Biju’s murder. A detailed probe should be conducted to find the real culprits,” said a release from the party district secretariat. After the CPM came to power in Kerala last May, Kannur district witnessed eight political murders, two of them this year.

Source: Indian Express May 13, 2017 00:45 UTC