Chennithala visits Mercedes-Benz accident victim''s family, assures justice irrespective of status
The government will challenge the minor’s bail as police add culpable homicide charges and transfer the probe after public scrutiny over the crash.
- On Saturday, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala visited the family of Jayabalakrishnan, who died in a Cheranalloor road accident, assuring them that "the law is applied equally to all."
- Jayabalakrishnan, 55, was killed on October 25 when a Mercedes-Benz, allegedly driven by a 17-year-old, struck his scooter on Container Road; the accused's initial release on station bail sparked public protests.
- Four police officers from the Cheranalloor police station were suspended following a preliminary inquiry, while the Kochi City Police Commissioner was transferred and the investigation moved to the District Crime Branch.
- Police moved the Ernakulam Additional District and Sessions Court to cancel the minor's bail, with a hearing scheduled for Saturday; the court criticized the appeal application for revealing identifying details.
- Chennithala indicated the government is considering making laws more stringent to ensure accountability, noting that accidents caused by intoxicated drivers have become "widespread in the State.
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Chennithala assures justice in Kochi crash involving judge's minor son
Ramesh Chennithala met Jayabalakrishnan's family and promised firm action in the fatal Kochi crash case. The government pledged impartial investigation, strong prosecution and equal treatment regardless of status.
Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala warns of crackdown on intoxicated driving
Minister visits family of Cheranalloor crash victim Jayabalakrishnan, says accidents caused by intoxicated drivers, claiming the lives of innocent people, have become widespread in the State
'No matter what the status, justice will be served': Kerala Home Minister Chennithala speaks on car accident, meets victim's family Kochi Mercedes Benz accident Jayabalakrishnan family leaders visit justice
Jayabalakrishnan's daughter Bhadrakirthi has alleged serious lapses on the part of the prosecution in the case of Jayabalakrishnan, who died in a Cheranallur road accident. In a petition filed seeking cancellation of the bail granted to the accused by the Juvenile Justice Board, the court has given detailed ...
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