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Shashi Tharoor's gunman, driver allegedly attacked in Kerala's Wandoor

Posted on: Apr 04, 2026 09:05 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
Shashi Tharoor's gunman, driver allegedly attacked in Kerala's Wandoor
COngress MP Shashi Tharoor's gun and device driver were allegedly attacked by a five-member aggroup in poll-bound Kerala's Wandoor, constabulary reportedly said on sabbatum, adding that a person was taken into custody over the incident.As per the FIR filed based on complaint lodged by Tharoor's driver Ratheesh KP, the incident occurred at Chellithode near Thiruvali in Wandoor at around 7.30 pm on Friday, reported PTI news agency.According to Wandoor Police, a case has been registered, and one person is currently in custody.What happenedPolice officials said the incident took place when there was a roadblock at the Chelithode bridge as Tharoor was on his way to attend an election campaign event of Congress leader AP Anilkumar.The accused, who were travelling in two vehicles, allegedly blocked the MP's vehicle, according to the details in the FIR.When the gunman attempted to clear the obstruction, he and the driver were allegedly attacked, the FIR said.Police said the road was narrow and the gunman had only asked the vehicle ahead to move faster to ensure smooth passage for the Thiruvananthapuram MP's convoy.One person was taken into custody late Friday night, and the remaining accused were identified, police said, adding that they will be apprehended soon.

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