A tragic incident in Kochi has led to the arrest of 19-year-old Suhail Sajeev for culpable homicide
Teen driver, three others arrested
KOCHI: Police investigating the fatal Mini Cooper crash near Kochi airport have found videos purportedly showing 19-year-old Suhail Sajeev driving the luxury car at speeds exceeding 200kmph on multiple occasions. The Excise Department has initiated action against three bars suspected of serving alcohol to the group, as Suhail is below Kerala’s legal drinking age of 23.
Police also said Suhail’s mother had gifted him the car for his birthday, adding a new dimension to the investigation into the crash that killed three people. Suhail was arrested on charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Police suspect he was driving under the influence of alcohol, though forensic reports were awaited. His three co-passengers have also been arrested, with police alleging they allowed him to drive despite knowing he was intoxicated. Police are examining CCTV footage, witness accounts and other evidence to establish the circumstances of the crash.