The luxury car involved in an accident wherein three students were killed at Nedumbassery in Kochi on Sunday
The SP K S Sudarshan said that the accident occurred at 1.45am and police reached immediately. “Also, based on the medical certificate, we submitted a report in court under Section 185 of Motor Vehicles Act for drunk driving.
Sudarshan said the accused person’s blood and urine samples were sent to Regional Forensic Science Laboratory in Kakkanad. Police have taken all legally required steps so far,” he said. All the samples were collected early in the morning and there was no lapse, he said. If drugs were found to have been consumed, police would do everything necessary, he said. After the accused underwent medical examination and based on the medical report, police recorded very clearly in the remand report that the accused was drunk, said the SP. That offence was also added against the accused,” he said. Hence, police are committed to providing them with all legal assistance,” said Sudarshan.
Two accused were at the location and they were brought to Nedumbassery police station. Their examination is under way. “After receiving the results, necessary action will be taken. We have submitted the report for taking steps to cancel the licence. The main accused was charged with culpable homicide. Charges of abetment were also filed against the three other accused, and all three were arrested and produced in court. “Police have taken prompt action so far. I spoke with the relatives of the deceased persons. I explained to them the action taken by the police and made them understand the details of the case. We know their difficulties and grief.
Kochi : With police coming under criticism in connection with the accident at Nedumbassery in which three people were killed, Ernakulam rural SP said in a news conference on Tuesday that all procedures were followed while arresting the accused.