Malappuram, June 19 -- United Democratic Front (UDF) and Left Democratic Front (LDF) workers engaged in a scuffle in Kurumbalangod of Malappuram district during polling for the Nilambur Assembly by-election on Thursday.

UDF has lodged a Police complaint, alleging that despite the conclusion of official campaigning, LDF workers from outside the constituency remained near polling booths and continued campaigning on election day.

Following the complaint, police took two individuals into custody. Local CPI(M) branch secretary tells ANI that the detained individuals are not LDF workers.

Voting progressed smoothly at the Punchakkoli polling booth located deep within forest region. Despite the remote location, voters turned up to exercise the...