The hartal called by the Popular Front of India (PFI) to protest against the raid on its offices and the arrest of its leaders by Central agencies turned violent with several vehicles coming under attack.
PFI activists allegedly damaged shops and threw stones at vehicles at Uliyil, Aralam, Valapattanam, and Kannur town.
KSRTC driver Aneesh from Dharmadam was injured after protesters threw stones at the bus at Uliyil. In another incident, a 15-year-old girl, Anakha, sustained minor injuries, when stones were thrown at a KSRTC Swift bus heading to Mookambika. Subsequently, KSRTC suspended services in the district.