Malayalam poet K Sreekumar attacked by BJP/RSS workers in Kerala's Kollam district; six men taken into custody

Malayalam poet K Sreekumar was allegedly attacked late on Monday in Kerala’s Kollam district when he was returning after delivering a speech at a public function, according to media reports.

ANI reported that six people have been taken into custody by the police is relation to the attack.

Kerala: Malayalam poet K Sreekumar allegedly attacked last night in Kollam district while he was returning from a public function, complaint filed. 6 people taken under police custody.

— ANI (@ANI) February 6, 2018

All six men taken into custody are members of the BJP/RSS cadre, CNN-News18 reported.

#BREAKING -- Noted Malayalam poet K Sreekumar allegedly attacked by BJP-RSS workers last night in Kollam district of Kerala | @Neethureghu with more details pic.twitter.com/L6E52xlMRz

— News18 (@CNNnews18) February 6, 2018

While his car suffered minor damages, Sreekumar escaped without any injuries. He then filed a police complaint at a local police station, the report said.

It added that a BJP-affiliated local Panchayat member was part of the group that attempted to attack the poet. The chief minister’s office has also directed the police to deal with those responsible “strictly”.