Congressman Held
Sadakathullah (48), a congress activist, was taken into custody by police after he set ablaze flags of the Congress party and its human rights wing near Aatuppalam on Monday evening. The incident led to rumours and caused a commotion. It is learnt that Sadakathullah indulged in the act in a fit of rage after Congress functionaries failed to turn up for a flag-hoisting function organised by him. Police have registered a case.