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Madhav Suresh Briefly Detained in Kerala Road-Rage Clash, Cleared and Released

Officers resolved the dispute through routine checks followed by mediation.

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Overview

  • The confrontation occurred Thursday night when Suresh’s car and KPCC member Vinod Krishna’s vehicle blocked each other after a U-turn in Thiruvananthapuram.
  • Police transported Suresh to the Museum station for a breathalyser and medical examination, which confirmed he was not under the influence of alcohol.
  • A social-media video shows Suresh striking the bonnet of Krishna’s car and blocking its path during a heated exchange that lasted about 15 minutes.
  • Krishna submitted a written statement declining to pursue the matter after police facilitated a discussion between both parties.
  • In the absence of a formal complaint, police released Suresh shortly after the inquiry, and he later posted that the dispute had been settled while questioning aspects of his detention being filmed.