Aluva DySP Baiju Paulose to investigate Nedumbassery car accident case

The investigation into the Nedumbassery car accident that claimed three lives has been handed over to Aluva DySP Baiju Paulose, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced in the Assembly on Wednesday.

Besides, R. Nishanthini, IGP, South Zone, has been entrusted with hearing the complaints and concerns of the victims’ families. Mr. Chennithala said the government was prepared to appoint a special public prosecutor in the case. Steps would be taken to ensure the maximum possible punishment for the accused, he added.

Mr. Chennithala also condemned attempts to give a communal colour to the incident.

Meanwhile, the State Excise Commissioner suspended the licences of three bars in Ernakulam — Monsoon Empress, Palarivattom, Courtyard by Marroitt at Nedumbassery, and Daya by Renai at Vyttila — on the charge of serving liquor to the accused in the case aged under 23.