Overview
- Police registered a suo motu case for wrongful restraint, criminal intimidation and common intention under BNS Sections 126(2), 135(2) and 3(5).
- Sub Inspector George Kurian and Assistant Sub Inspector Saju Paulose of Munnar station were suspended pending inquiry.
- Investigators said the incident occurred on October 30 and that they are trying to reach the Mumbai tourist, Janvi, to record her statement.
- The video that triggered the action has been removed from her social account, and police are verifying the roles of officers seen intervening.
- Kerala’s tourism minister called the episode unfortunate, as reports cite long-running friction between local taxi unions and app-based services and note a High Court view that customers may choose their transport.