Kannur (Kerala) [India], May 13 (ANI): A bomb was hurled in front of a police vehicle in Kannur in Kerala in the early hours of Monday. No casualties have been reported yet.

The bomb exploded during a police patrol at Chakarakall Bavot. Two 'ice cream bombs' were thrown in front of the police jeep. The incident took place this morning around 4.

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The bomb was thrown on the road about 25 meters in front of the police jeep.

Notably, this incident happened in the area where conflict between CPM-BJP exists.

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On Sunday, there was a clash between the CPM and the BJP regarding the temple festival of Chakarakal Bavot. After this, police patrolling was intensified in the area..

A bomb squad accompanied by a dog squad conducted searches.

However, it has not been ascertained who threw the bomb.

Police have started an investigation into the incident. More details are awaited. (ANI)

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