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A controversy has erupted as the police did not register a case in the incident where the son of a prominent CPM leader blocked Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai’s entourage with his car and caused a traffic jam.
Julius Nikithas, son of CPM Kozhikode District Secretary P Mohanan allegedly drove into the Governor’s security convoy, surpassing the police and other security officials.
The incident took place near Mofussil stand in Kozhikode on Sunday at 7.50 pm when Goa Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai was returning to his residence.
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According to reports, Nikitas ignored warnings from police escorts and continued driving his vehicle. Although the police told Julius to move the car back, he refused to do so.
Following this, the security personnel asked the police to take him into custody. The security guards then reversed Julius’s car and carried on with their journey.
The Kasaba Police later took Julius Nikitas and his car into custody but released him after collecting a fine of Rs 1000 from him for traffic violation.
The Kerala BJP has demanded a detailed enquiry into the matter. BJP state unit president K Surendran said that Julius should be taken into police custody and ascertain his intentions behind the incident.
BJP district president V K Sajeevan alleged that there was a serious security lapse and sought action against the individual.
The Kozhikode City Police Commissioner, meanwhile, said that he will look into the incident and take necessary action.
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