High-Security Breach: Arrests in Kerala CM's Convoy Incident

Five men were arrested after entering the convoy of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan near Elathur on Sunday night. The vehicle, sans a number plate, was stopped and a walkie-talkie was seized. The men, claiming to be electrical workers, were released on station bail after questioning.

Five men were apprehended after their vehicle infiltrated the convoy of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, police reported on Monday.

The incident occurred on Sunday night at approximately 10.15 pm near Elathur as the Chief Minister was en route to the government guest house. During the event, police seized a number-less vehicle and a walkie-talkie.

The individuals, identifying as electrical workers traveling from Kannur to Palakkad, were warned thrice to stay clear of the high-security convoy. Although without a criminal past, all five were detained and later released on station bail.

(With inputs from agencies.)