KANNUR: The bomb blast near Panur, in which 2 CPM workers were killed and two others injured, has once again triggered a war of words between the BJP and the CPM as both the parties accused each other of resorting to violence to settle scores.
According to North Zone ADGP N Shanker Reddy, the blast occurred while the youths, who are reportedly CPM sympathizers, were involved in bomb-making. The remoteness and the rough terrain of the region make it inaccessible to people. “The bomb squad conducted searches in the area and recovered live bombs and materials used for manufacturing explosives. Also, a live bomb was seized from the residence of one of the injured. The probe will look into the source of the explosives and the illegal dealers will be booked,” he added. Police are camping in the area.
Meanwhile, the CPM Panur area committee, soon after the explosion, demanded a proper investigation into the incident. They suspect the role of RSS and cited the death of CPM worker Pallachil Vinodan in a bomb attack in the same panchayat. The party further said that the RSS had organised several attacks in the recent past in and around the area.
“Already, weapon-making centres of the RSS have been unearthed in the region. NREGA workers were also injured in one of the incidents. Police should investigate the case without bias, the party demanded in a release. CPM district unit secretary P Jayarajan said the party had already clarified its stance. He declined to comment further on the issue.
Meanwhile, BJP district president Ranjith said, “During the all-party peace meeting held in the presence of the Home Minister it was decided that a peaceful atmosphere should be maintained in the district. The explosion has exposed the ulterior and cruel motives of the CPM.” “ In the backdrop of the incident, a total investigation should be carried out,” Ranjith said.