As the fallout of the Panur bomb blast continues to reverberate, the police claim investigations have shed light on the intended target of the explosive device. They say the bomb was crafted intending to strike at a rival gang, implicating those in custody now.
The genesis of the conflict can be traced back to the simmering animosity between the Muliyanthode group led by Vineesh, who sustained injuries in the explosion, and the Devanand faction hailing from Kovallur.
Tempers flared during the annual temple festival on March 8, 2023 culminating in violent clashes that set the stage for further hostilities.
