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Drunk Teen Rams Mini Cooper Into Scooter Near Cochin Airport, Killing 3 Who Stepped Out for Late-Night Tea
Police said the 19-year-old driver was under the influence of alcohol and had a history of overspeeding, including a prior 218 kmph incident.
- Early on Sunday, a Mini Cooper driven by 19-year-old Suhail Sajeev struck a scooter near Kochi, killing three 21-year-olds: Iyas, Devika, and Gopika, who were returning from a tea break.
- After the accused admitted to drinking at three liquor bars on Saturday night, State Excise Minister M Liju ordered the cancellation of their licenses, citing the state's minimum age of 23 for purchasing alcohol.
- With a documented history of speeding, including being recorded at 218 kmph, Sajeev reportedly told eyewitnesses, 'My bappa will handle the case.' while allegedly driving at 125 km per hour during the crash.
- Thrikkakara MLA Uma Thomas demanded stringent action against the accused to ensure justice for the deceased, as local residents overpowered the driver following the collision and handed him over to the Nedumbassery police.
- Under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Nedumbassery police booked Sajeev for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, noting his past attempts to use his father's 'influence' to evade speeding consequences.
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3 dead after speeding Mini Cooper rams scooter in Kerala, driver says father will handle it
A speeding Mini Cooper rammed a scooter near Kochi airport, killing three students. Police have detained the driver and are awaiting test results as they probe suspected intoxication.
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Three students riding a scooter were killed after being hit by a Mini Cooper car in Nedumbassery, Ernakulam district, Kerala. The deceased have been identified as Devika, Gopika, and Ijaz. Police have detained the driver, Suhail Sajeev. The accused admitted to drinking beer. His blood samples have been taken for testing, and a case of culpable homicide has been registered.
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