Youngsters assault accused Suhail during medical examination in Mini Cooper accident case

KOCHI: Suhail Sajeev, the accused in the Mini Cooper accident case, that claimed the lives of three, was assaulted by a group of youths when he was brought to the hospital for a medical examination. The police then shifted him from there.

Meantime, the inquest proceedings of the three victims identified as Devika (21) of Wayanad Madakkimala and Gopika (22) of Palakkad and Ijaz (21) of Mangaluru have been completed. Their bodies were shifted to the medical college hospital in Kalamassery. Police have registered a case of culpable homicide against Suhail.

Devika, Gopika and Ijaz were studying aviation and was working part-time at an antique firm in Thrikkakara. The accident occurred while they were returning home, as usual, after finishing work and having tea with their friends. Two other bikes carrying their friends were following them. Excessive speed is believed to have caused the accident. Footage of the incident has also emerged.

Tests revealed that Suhail had an excessive amount of alcohol in his body. Police also suspect that he may have consumed other intoxicating substances. Police have received information that Suhail visited three bars and five-star hotels and consumed alcohol from yesterday afternoon onwards. He had also recorded videos of these activities on his mobile phone.

Suhail Sajeev had arrived in Nedumbassery to pick up a friend who had landed at the airport. After the accident, Suhail got out of the car and behaved aggressively towards local residents and others. According to the police, Suhail has been speaking arrogantly during interrogation.