BJP candidate lands in embarrassment over an eye injury complaint
BJP's G Krishnakumar in Kollam faced an eye injury during a campaign, allegedly attacked by a BJP leader. Arrest made under Section 324 of IPC. Investigation points to BJP activist's involvement.

Police said the actor-turned-politician suffered an eye injury after being hit by the scooter keys of local BJP leader Sanal Puthanvila during the election campaign. Puthanvila was arrested on Monday and released on bail later. On April 22, Krishnakumar had posted on his X handle: "I sustained an eye injury (suspected attack by opposition parties) during my Lok Sabha campaign in Kundra, Kollam, Kerala. Your prayers and support during this time mean everything to me."
Police said an investigation was carried out based on the complaint of the candidate, and it was found that the BJP activist was responsible for the injury. The BJP worker was arrested under Section 324 of IPC (voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapon). Krishnakumar is yet to react to the matter.
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