Explosive thrown at house of Congress booth agent’s family at Payyannur in Kerala; no damage reported - The HinduPublished - April 21, 2026 11:55 am IST - KANNURAn explosive device was allegedly hurled at the residence of a Congress booth agent’s family in Payyannur, Kannur, Kerala on Monday night, raising fresh concerns over political violence in the region.The alleged attack targeted the house of V.V. Kamalakshi, near Ramankulam, in Vellur around 10:15 p.m. The device struck an advertisement board in front of the house and exploded, preventing damage to the building or vehicle in the premises. No injuries were reported.Published - April 21, 2026 11:55 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }