Kozhikode (Kerala), February 27 Unidentified individuals hurled an explosive at the residence of a KSU activist in Thodannur on Friday, following an incident in which Health Minister Veena George was allegedly injured during a protest, police said.
The attack took place at the residence of KSU district secretary Bithul Balan around 2:45 am, causing damage to the awning, windows, and window panes.
KSU is the student organization of the Congress party.
Balan is currently in judicial custody after George was allegedly injured during a KSU protest against her at the Kannur Railway Station over alleged incidents of medical negligence in the state.
Police officials said the explosive, suspected to be a homemade bomb, was thrown by two unidentified individuals who arrived at the house with their faces covered.
At the time of the incident, Balan's father was present in the house, police said.
The Vadakara police have registered a case against unidentified individuals under Section 3 (causing an explosion likely to endanger life or property) and Section 5 (making or possessing explosives) of the Explosive Substances Act.
Following the incident in which the minister was injured, widespread violence was reported across Kerala.
Meanwhile, George was discharged from Pariyaram Medical College in Kannur, where she had been admitted after complaining of neck and hand pain following the protest.
Police officials in Kannur said she was discharged early in the morning and later moved to Thiruvananthapuram.
