A person has been taken into custody after Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's gunman and driver were allegedly attacked in Kerala's Malappuram, police said on Saturday, April 4. The incident involved a group of five people, CNBC reported citing local authorities.
According to the report, Wandoor Police in Malappuram confirmed that “a case has been registered, and one person is currently in custody.”
The complaint was lodged by Tharoor's gunman, Ratheesh K P, which led to the FIR being filed.
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According to the FIR, the attack occurred at Chellithode near Thiruvali in Wandoor at around 7.30 pm on Friday.
Police officials explained that the incident took place during a roadblock at the Chelithode bridge while Tharoor was travelling to attend an election campaign event of Congress leader A P Anilkumar.
The FIR states that “the accused, who were travelling in two vehicles, blocked the MP's vehicle.” When the gunman attempted to clear the obstruction, he and the driver were allegedly assaulted.
Authorities noted that “the road was narrow and the gunman had only asked the vehicle ahead to move faster to ensure smooth passage for the MP's convoy.”
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One person was taken into custody late on Friday night. Police added that “the remaining accused have been identified and will be apprehended soon.” Investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities are tracking the other four individuals involved.
This incident comes as Tharoor was on his way to a political event amidst ongoing Kerala assembly poll campaign and the police have assured that further action will be taken to ensure accountability and security for the MP's convoy.
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