Overview
- Poojappura police registered a case and began an inquiry after Anand K. Thampi was found hanging, with a note and WhatsApp messages recovered for examination.
- Thampi’s writings alleged he was sidelined in Thrikkannapuram and accused local leaders of links to a sand or soil smuggling network, which BJP leaders reject.
- BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar said Thampi was not a party member and had taken Shiv Sena (UBT) membership, while directing internal checks on candidate vetting.
- In a separate incident, Mahila Morcha district secretary Salini attempted suicide in Nedumangad over fears of losing a ticket; she was treated and discharged, and the party promised a review of her complaint.
- Opposition CPI(M) and Congress leaders pressed for accountability as the BJP faces scrutiny over internal disputes ahead of December local body elections in Thiruvananthapuram.