Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s convoy in Wandoor, Malappuram district, was reportedly attacked on Friday by a gang of five members.
According to Wandoor police, Tharoor was travelling with his convoy when they were stopped near Thirvalli Chellithodu bridge by the group of men in two vehicles at around 7:30 pm.
Wandoor Police said that a case has been registered and three people has been taken into custody.
The case was registered after a complaint was filed against Tharoor’s gunman Ratheesh K.P.
The incident took place during a roadblock. Tharoor was on his way to attend an election campaign event of Congress leader AP Anilkumar. The two vehicles blocked the MP’s vehicle at the bridge.
When the gunman got out to clear the obstruction, he and the driver were allegedly attacked, police said. A video from the site showed the men crowding around Tharoor’s vehicle.
The road was narrow, and the gunman had asked the vehicle ahead to move faster to ensure smooth passage for the MP’s convoy.
Tharror took to X to confirm the incident. "Truly touched by all the messages and calls expressing concern about the untoward incident last night when my security guard was attacked. He is well, and I was untouched. Thank you to all friends and well-wishers," the MP said on X.
He also stated that the convoy proceeded and completed the event despite the incidents. "We carried on undaunted yesterday and concluded two more events as planned. And our ongoing programme remains unaffected," he added.
A non-bailable case was registered against Ummara, one of the accused, who is a native of Kalikavu.
Shashi Tharoor has been taking in part in the Congress' campaign ahead of Kerala's assembly elections on April 9. Speaking at the Wandoor candidate's campaign, Tharoor said that he is confident that the UDF would get a majority in Kerala.