KOZHIKODE: A man injured in the bomb blast in Kinambrakkunnu, Nadapuram, died in Government Medical College, hospital here on Tuesday. Lineesh K., 34, hailing from Naripatta, was seriously injured in the blast, while making bombs on April 27. Police could not record his statements, as he was critically injured on head and hands. All those injured in the blast were from traditional CPM families, according to police. Many of them were involved in many explosive related cases in the past.
Cops check abandoned houses
Vinodan, brother of one of the injured Vijesh had lost his palm in a bomb blast few years back, allegedly while making bomb. Vivek (27), Payanthong Thaniyullathi, Linesh (26), Vannante Meethal, Jineesh (27), Puthalath Thazhammal, Vanimel and Vijesh (30), Chembottummal, Theruvambarambil were also admitted at the hospital after the blast.
Linesh, who was discharged earlier from hospital was arrested. A DYFi worker Vishnu, Payanthong Poovullathil, who was in the area of blast, was taken into custody. Lineesh is survived by father Kunhikkannan, mother Leela and brother Nijeesh.
In light of the blast, the police intensified checks on abandoned houses and open areas, especially in the Thalassery-Chokli-Nadapuram belt, said Rural SP Prateesh Kumar. A total of 11 steel bombs and bomb-making materials were seized from Theruvanparambu, near Kallachi, Nadapuram. Police confirmed that the blast occurred while making bomb.
They are also checking whether more people are involved in the making of the bombs in the area. The CPM district committee denied any connection with the party and demanded comprehensive probe into the blast. In Mudavanthery, a youngster, Samad, was allegedly injured while making bomb just weeks before the Nadapuram blast. In 2011, five Muslim Youth League workers were killed while making bombs in Narikkatteri.
