KOLLAM: A young man who was undergoing treatment died after his bike collided with a tipper lorry while being pursued by the police. Subin (36) who hails from Puthanveedu, Kadaykkal, Govindamangalam, Kumbalam, Charuvila passed away. He is the only son of Babu and Sudha.

On the 12th, the accident occurred near the Anapara junction in Kadakkal. It is reported that Subin, who was traveling from Kadaykkal Chanthamukku to Govindamangalam with his friend was chased by the police on suspicion of carrying alcohol. Upon spotting the police, he allowed his friend to leave and at high speed collided with a tipper lorry that was heading to the store traveling towards Pudukkonam and Kattukulangara on the busy road. Subin was initially taken to Kadaykkal Hospital and later transferred to Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital. It is also alleged that the police detained his friend on the way. Subin worked as a plumbing and welding labourer.

The Kadaykkal police have refuted the accusation of tailing Subin. They stated that they were conducting routine surveillance and did not pursue Subin. The accident occurred when he carelessly entered the main road from the intersection. It remains uncertain whether Subin had a bottle of alcohol in his possession. The Kadaykkal SHO clarified that the friend was not taken into custody but was merely questioned for information.