Four arrested for attack on DCC office

Police in Thiruvananthapuram have arrested four BJP workers in connection with an attack on the District Congress Committee office. The suspects were apprehended at a hideout in Tamil Nadu following the incident that occurred a week prior.
Why it matters
Political violence between opposing parties remains a significant concern for law enforcement and democratic stability in the region.
The Museum police on Tuesday arrested four BJP workers in connection with the recent attack on the Thiruvananthapuram District Congress Committee (DCC) office a week ago. The police identified the accused as Pradeep M., 43, R. Sreelal, 36, Aji G., 38, and Stefin S., 29.
According to the police, the BJP workers was nabbed from a hideout near Thenkasi in Tamil Nadu. The police had arrested another BJP worker soon after the incident.
Published - October 06, 2026 09:04 pm IST
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