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RSS leader hacked to death in Kannur

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IANS Kannur (Kerala)

An RSS office bearer accused in the murder of a CPI-M worker last year was hacked to death near here on Friday.

The state BJP leadership has accused CPI-M activists of the crime.

The RSS worker, Biju, in his early 30s, is the 12th accused in the murder of CPI-M worker Dhanaraj, that took place near Payyanur here in July last year.

Biju was out on bail.

The police have cordoned off the area and probe has begun.

--IANS

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First Published: May 12 2017 | 5:22 PM IST

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