Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Youth Congress Leader’s House Attacked, Two Vehicles Damaged
Police said a house belonging to Youth Congress leader Rahul Vechiyottu was attacked in Thaliparamba.
It happened at about 11 pm on Friday.
The attackers allegedly kicked the door and threatened people inside.
They also broke the windshields of two mini lorries parked nearby.
The damage was estimated at more than Rs 2 lakh.
Police named DYFI leader Akhil MC and an unidentified person in the case.
Police suspect the incident may be connected to clashes between Youth Congress and DYFI workers.
They said they were looking for the accused.
A house belonging to Youth Congress leader Rahul Vechiyottu was attacked in Thaliparamba, police said.
The incident took place at about 11 pm on Friday at Pookothunada.
Police said the attackers allegedly kicked the house door, threatened occupants and smashed two mini-lorry windshields.
Damage to the vehicles was estimated at more than Rs 2 lakh.
Police registered a case against DYFI leader Akhil MC and an unidentified person, and said they were searching for the accused.
- Who
- Rahul Vechiyottu, a Youth Congress leader, was the homeowner; police named DYFI leader Akhil MC and an unidentified person as accused.
- What
- A house was attacked and two mini-lorry windshields were smashed, with damage estimated at over Rs 2 lakh.
- When
- About 11 pm on Friday; the report was datelined October 3.
- Where
- Pookothunada in Thaliparamba, Kannur, Keralam.
- Why
- Police suspected the attack was linked to clashes between Youth Congress and DYFI workers, but did not establish a motive.
Police account
Other party’s account
Responsibility and motive
Police account
Police said the attack was allegedly carried out by DYFI workers and suspected a link to clashes between Youth Congress and DYFI workers.
Other party’s account
The report contains no response from the accused or DYFI, so their account and any explanation of motive are not reported.
- Location
- Pookothunada, Thaliparamba, Kannur, Keralam
- Incident time
- About 11 pm on Friday
- Homeowner
- Youth Congress leader Rahul Vechiyottu
- Reported damage
- Two mini-lorry windshields; estimated at over Rs 2 lakh
- Named accused
- DYFI leader Akhil MC and an unidentified person
- Police action
- A case was registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions; police said a search was underway
- Suspected link
- Clashes between Youth Congress and DYFI workers; police described this as a suspicion