Kerala elections: Shashi Tharoor’s gunman, driver attacked in Malappuram; one held

A person has been taken into custody after Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s gunman and driver were allegedly attacked by a five-member group at Wandoor in Malappuram district of Kerala, the police said on Saturday (April 4, 2026).

According to the Wandoor Police, a case has been registered, and one person is currently in custody.

The police said the case was registered based on a complaint lodged by Mr. Tharoor’s gunman, Ratheesh K P.

As per the FIR, the incident occurred at Chellithode near Thiruvali in Wandoor around 7.30 pm on Friday.

Police officials said the incident took place when there was a roadblock at the Chelithode bridge as Mr. Tharoor was on his way to attend an election campaign event of Congress leader A.P. Anilkumar.

According to the FIR, the accused, who were travelling in two vehicles, blocked the MP’s vehicle.

When the gunman attempted to clear the obstruction, he and the driver were allegedly attacked, the FIR said.

The police said the road was narrow and the gunman had only asked the vehicle ahead to move faster to ensure smooth passage for the MP’s convoy.

One person was taken into custody late Friday night, and the remaining accused have been identified and will be apprehended soon, the police added.