A Democratic Youth Federation of India worker was hacked to death in the middle of the road in Kayamkulam on Tuesday evening by bike-borne assailants. The victim has been identified as Ambadi, 21, a DYFI Devikulangara area committee member.
According to reports, Ambadi, a member of the DYFI Devikulangara regional committee was hacked to death by a four-member criminal quotation team at Moonamkutty junction in the east of Kappil around 5.30 pm.
Following the attack, he was rushed to the Kayamkulam Taluk Hospital, however, his life could not be saved.
Police have taken two persons into custody in connection with the case. The DYFI alleged that RSS-backed drug dealers were behind the attack.
A group of men who arrived in two bikes launched the attack. Ambadi suffered serious injuries in the neck. He was rushed to the hospital immediately after the attack, but Ambadi succumbed to his injuries.