Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s gunman and driver have been allegedly attacked by a five-member group in poll-bound Kerala’s Wandoor, police reportedly stated on Saturday, including that an individual was taken into custody over the incident.
As per the FIR filed primarily based on grievance lodged by Tharoor’s driver Ratheesh KP, the incident occurred at Chellithode close to Thiruvali in Wandoor at round 7.30 pm on Friday, reported PTI information company.
In response to Wandoor Police, a case has been registered, and one individual is at present in custody.
Tharoor, taking to X, confirmed the incident and stated he’s effectively and was untouched within the assault.
“Actually touched by all of the messages and calls expressing concern concerning the untoward incident final evening when my safety guard was attacked. He’s effectively and I used to be untouched. Thanks to all pals and well-wishers. We carried on undaunted yesterday and concluded two extra occasions as deliberate. And our ongoing programme stays unaffected,” Tharoor stated.
What occurred
Police officers stated the incident befell when there was a roadblock on the Chelithode bridge as Tharoor was on his strategy to attend an election marketing campaign occasion of Congress chief AP Anilkumar.
The accused, who have been travelling in two automobiles, allegedly blocked the MP’s car, in keeping with the small print within the FIR.
When the gunman tried to clear the obstruction, he and the motive force have been allegedly attacked, the FIR stated.
Police stated the highway was slim and the gunman had solely requested the car forward to maneuver quicker to make sure clean passage for the Thiruvananthapuram MP’s convoy.
One individual was taken into custody late Friday evening, and the remaining accused have been recognized, police stated, including that they are going to be apprehended quickly.
Shashi Tharoor has been actively collaborating in Congress marketing campaign for the Kerala meeting elections 2026, due on April 9. Counting of votes for the 140-seat Kerala meeting elections will happen on Might 4, together with that of Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and West Bengal.
Talking on the election marketing campaign of the UDF candidate within the Wandoor constituency of Malappuram district on Friday, Shashi Tharoor expressed confidence that the United Democratic Entrance (UDF) will get a very good majority in Kerala and regain energy within the state
Responding to a query on who would turn into the chief minister if the Congress-led UDF involves energy, Tharoor stated it isn’t for him to resolve.
He added that the Congress Excessive Command will resolve after contemplating the views of the elected MLAs.
