North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: Just before the voting for Kerala Assembly elections, the dark shadow of violence has deepened in the politics of the state. On Friday evening, unknown assailants attacked the convoy of veteran Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor in Wandoor in Malappuram district. Tharoor’s personal security guard (gunman) and driver have been seriously injured in this sudden attack. However, fortunately Shashi Tharoor narrowly escaped this attack. Since this incident, political tension is at its peak in the entire state and the police has come on alert mode.
Incident took place on Chellithod bridge, took advantage of heavy traffic jam
According to the information received, this sensational incident took place at around 7:30 pm on Friday evening at Chellithode bridge near Thiruvalli, Vandoor in Malappuram district. Shashi Tharoor Congress leader A.P. Was going to attend Anilkumar’s election program. There was heavy traffic jam due to the narrowness of the road near the bridge. Taking advantage of this, two vehicles blocked the path of the MP’s car. When Tharoor’s security guard and driver Satish K.P. When he tried to clear the jam and clear the way, a group of 5 people present there attacked him.
Shashi Tharoor’s message: ‘I am safe, not going to be stopped by obstacles’
After this attack, Shashi Tharoor himself came forward and informed his well-wishers. Sharing the post on social media platform Tharoor thanked all those who had expressed concern about his health.
Big action by police, one accused caught
The administration has taken this incident of attack on the convoy seriously. On the complaint of driver Satish, Wandoor police has registered a case. Taking immediate action, the police have taken into custody a main accused in this case. Also, four other accused involved in the incident have been identified. Many police teams are raiding various places in search of absconding accused. The subject of investigation is also whether this attack was part of a well-planned conspiracy or a sudden clash on the road.
Political tension increases in Kerala, voting to be held on April 9
Voting for 140 assembly seats in Kerala is to be held on April 9 and the results will be declared on May 4. This attack, which took place a few days before the elections, has raised questions on the security arrangements. Campaigning for the UDF candidate in Wandoor, Shashi Tharoor claimed that the people of the state will reject the politics of violence and the Congress-led alliance will return to power with an overwhelming majority. At present, after this incident, security arrangements have been tightened in the entire district.
