BJP state office, Mararji Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram reportedly attacked by unknown miscreants. (Source: Screengrab/ ANI)

A case has been registered against unidentified persons after a beer bottle was allegedly hurled at the Kerala BJP headquarters, KG Marar Bhavan, in Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram, late Wednesday night. Around 11.30 pm, two people on a scooter allegedly threw the bottle at the office and pushed police personnel who tried to stop them, according to the FIR. Police are examining CCTV footage to identify the accused. The incident came amid escalating political confrontations in the capital, including attacks between BJP, Youth Congress and SFI workers. Security has been tightened in Thiruvananthapuram amid the possibility of further protests.

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