Kerala: CPI(M) local secretary hacked to death in Kozhikode

Kozhikode, Feb 23 (PTI) A CPI(M) leader was allegedly hacked to death by his neighbour on the premises of a temple near Koyilandi here, police said on Friday.

P V Sathyanath (60) was attacked by Abhilash (35) using a sharp weapon at around 10.30 pm on Thursday.

As per the preliminary reports, the murder took place due to personal rivalry. A case under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code, including section 302 has been registered.

Abhilash allegedly hacked Sathyanath inside the temple, where a festival was going on. He surrendered himself at the police station. He was taken into custody, police added.

Meanwhile, the CPI(M) has called for a dawn-to-dusk hartal at Koyilandi in the wake of the murder. PTI

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