Condemning the act, CPI(M) Kannur district secretary TV Rajesh said it remains unclear who perpetrated the criminal act.
Published Mar 28, 2024 | 4:15 PM ⚊ Updated Mar 28, 2024 | 4:15 PM
The memorials of CPI(M) leaders in Payyambalam beach. (Creative Commons)
The memorial tombs of four late CPI(M) leaders, including former Kerala chief minister EK Nayanar, at the famous Payyambalam beach in Kannur, were found defaced on Thursday morning, 28 March, prompting strong condemnation from the ruling party.
In addition to Nayanar, the tombs of late CPI(M) state secretaries Chadayan Govindan and Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, as well as trade union leader O Bharathan, were found defaced, alleged party leaders.
The Kannur Town Police said that top officials had already left for the beach upon learning about the incident.
Condemning the act, CPI(M) Kannur district secretary TV Rajesh said it remains unclear who perpetrated the criminal act. However, he added that the tombs of leaders of other parties remained untouched.
Visiting the area with senior party leaders, he alleged that the act was done purposefully to disrupt peace, especially during the election period.
He urged the police to launch a probe to identify the culprits involved.
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