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Shashi Tharoor's Convoy Blocked, Security Staffer Assaulted In Kerala
Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi | Updated: April 04, 2026 09:53 IST
Shashi Tharoor's convoy being stopped in Kerala (A video grab)
Highlights
- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's convoy was allegedly stopped in Kerala's Malappuram district on Friday
- A security member of Tharoor team was also assaulted, says the police complaint
- Based on the complaint, the police have filed a case, detained three persons, and seized two vehicles
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's convoy was allegedly blocked and a security member of his team was assaulted in Kerala's Malappuram district on Friday.
The convoy was stopped near Thiruvalli Chellithodu bridge while the Congress MP was travelling to an election campaign event in Wandoor.
A video from the protest site showed the Thiruvananthapuram MP seated in the front, with men crowding around his vehicle. Some of them could be heard shouting.
The 70-year-old Congress leader confirmed the incident in a post on X on Saturday morning.
"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 posted on X.
He added that that the convoy went ahead and he completed two more events after the incident.
"We carried on undaunted yesterday and concluded two more events as planned. And our ongoing programme remains unaffected," he added.
Based on the security personnel's complaint, Wandoor Police has registered a case, detained three persons, and seized two vehicles.
#Watch | Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's convoy was allegedly blocked and a security member of his team was assaulted in Kerala's Malappuram district on Friday.
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A non-bailable case has been registered against one accused, Ummara, a native of Kalikavu.
Kerala will vote in a single phase on April 9. The votes will be counted on May 4.
Published: April 04, 2026 08:42 IST
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