Kollam (Kerala), April 6 A case has been registered against two suspected members of the CPI(M) on Monday for allegedly obstructing Congress candidate Aisha Potty's vehicle and verbally abusing her at Ezhukone, police said.
The accused have been identified as Prasad of Kuzhimathikkadu and Satheesh of Choorapoyika, they said.
Potty, a former CPI(M) MLA who recently joined the Congress, is contesting from the Kottarakkara constituency in the April 9 elections.
According to police, the incident occurred at Choorapoyika Junction on Sunday afternoon while she was campaigning.
According to the FIR, Prasad, allegedly holding a CPI(M) flag, verbally abused Potty.
Later, Satheesh allegedly blocked the vehicle, verbally abused her and made threats.
Based on her complaint, the Ezhukone police registered a case and began an investigation.
Police said both accused have been identified and will be arrested soon.