Cong MP Shashi Tharoor’s gunman, driver attacked in Kerala’s Malappuram, one held

A case has been registered based on a complaint lodged by Tharoor’s gunman, Ratheesh K P, and one person is currently in custody, Wandoor Police said.

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

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. We carried on undaunted yesterday and concluded two more events as…

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) April 4, 2026

The incident occurred at a roadblock on the Chelithode bridge when Tharoor was on his way to attend an election campaign event of Congress leader A P Anilkumar.

The accused, travelling in two vehicles, blocked the MP’s vehicle, the FIR stated. When the gunman attempted to clear the obstruction, he and the driver were allegedly attacked, it added.

Police told PTI that 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.

The remaining accused have been identified and will be apprehended soon, police added.