Congestion Turns Chaotic: Assault on Tharoor's Convoy

A person is in custody after an alleged attack on MP Shashi Tharoor's gunman and driver by a group in Wandoor. This incident occurred during a roadblock while Tharoor was on his way to a campaign. Police have registered a case, and more arrests are anticipated.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Malappuram | Updated: 04-04-2026 08:52 IST | Created: 04-04-2026 08:52 IST
Congestion Turns Chaotic: Assault on Tharoor's Convoy
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A suspect has been detained after Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's gunman and driver were allegedly attacked by a group of five individuals in Wandoor, police reported on Saturday.

According to police in Wandoor, action was taken after a case was filed following a complaint by Tharoor's gunman, Ratheesh K P. The altercation took place at Chellithode near Thiruvali on Friday evening.

The alleged attack occurred during a traffic bottleneck, as Tharoor's convoy headed to an election campaign for Congress leader A P Anilkumar. Law enforcement has identified and aims to apprehend the remaining suspects soon.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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