The police have arrested three Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM) activists in connection with the crude bomb attack on the house of a Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) activist at Muzhappilangad in Kannur on Monday.

The arrested have been identified as Prajeesh, alias Muthu (30), a native of Muzhappilangad, Dileep (35), native of Vadakkumpad and Shinto.

The attack occurred around 6.15 a.m at the residence of Pilachery Siraj, causing damage to the house and a vehicle parked in the yard.

The accused have been produced before the Thalassery court and remanded in custody.