‘This is not Tamil Nadu’, attempt to attack HC Chief Justice in Kochi

KOCHI: There was an attempt to attack Kerala High Court Chief Justice S Manikumar. The attacker hurled abuses after blocking the car of the chief justice, who was going to his official residence in Kochi from the airport. His car was stopped near the Goshree Bridge. The assailant yelled at him saying that this is not Tamil Nadu. The attacker has been identified as Tijo of Udumbanchola. The police have taken him into custody. The incident happened last night.

Tijo, married has two children and is staying in Puthuvype. The police are examining whether Tijo, an alcoholic had any other intention. The chief justice went home after the incident. His gunman later lodged a complaint.

The case was registered by Mulavukad police. The police also recorded the statement of Tijo’s wife. The information is that he creates problems in an inebriated condition. The investigating officials said that a clarity would be obtained only after a detailed interrogation.