Union Minister Suresh Gopi booked for 'misusing' ambulance on Thrissur Pooram day

According to the FIR, Suresh Gopi, who was the then BJP candidate in Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency, and the other accused acted as part of the election campaign strategy and travelled in an ambulance owned by Seva Bharati

The police on Sunday (November 3, 2024) registered a case against Union Minister of State for Tourism Suresh Gopi for using an ambulance to reach the venue of the last edition of the Thrissur Pooram festival.

Thrissur East Police have registered a case against Mr. Gopi for using an ambulance meant only for patients and for rash and negligent driving in a public place that endangers human life or causes injury to others. Cases were registered under Sections of Bharathiya Nyay Sanhita 279,34 and Motor Vehicle Act 179,184 and 192.

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Cases have also been registered against Abhijith Nair, who was with Mr. Gopi in the ambulance, and the ambulance driver. The case has been registered against Mr. Gopi on a complaint lodged at Thrissur city police commissioner by Sumesh Bhavadas of Pullazhi.

Though Mr. Gopi had earlier denied that he had used an ambulance to reach the Pooram venue, he admitted to it later. The actor-turned-politician drew criticism for using offensive language while demanding a CBI inquiry into the allegation that he had used an ambulance to reach the venue.

Published - November 03, 2024 12:08 pm IST