Tharoor’s convoy blocked in Wandoor; gunman assaulted
Tharoor’s convoy blocked in Wandoor; gunman assaulted
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s convoy was blocked in Wandoor, Kerala, as attackers assaulted his gunman and driver; police have arrested one suspect and are pursuing others.
In a Friday evening incident in Wandoor, Kerala, a convoy carrying Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was halted when two vehicles blocked the road as he traveled to a campaign event. The confrontation escalated when Tharoor’s gunman and driver were assaulted while security teams tried to clear the obstruction.
According to the FIR filed by Tharoor’s driver, five men were identified in connection with the incident. The attack occurred near a bridge at Chellithode, close to Thiruvali in Wandoor, around 7.30 pm on Friday. Police have arrested one of the accused and are pursuing the others as part of the investigation.
Authorities have not publicly disclosed a motive, but the episode underscores the heightened security challenges during campaign season as political activity intensifies across the state. The incident is being treated as a security and law-and-order matter, with investigators reviewing the circumstances and gathering statements from those involved.
The episode occurred while Tharoor was en route to attend a campaign event, highlighting the delicate balance between political campaigning and maintaining safety for public figures and their staff. Police continue to pursue leads and conduct a thorough inquiry to identify all individuals involved and determine their roles in the incident.
