Nedumbassery Mini Cooper accident: Court rejects plea to shift Suhail to Viyyur Jail

NEDUMBASSERY: The Angamaly Magistrate Court has rejected an application seeking to shift Suhail Sajeev, an accused in the Nedumbassery Mini Cooper accident case, to Viyyur Jail. The court passed the order on an application filed by the Borstal School superintendent, citing security threats. Suhail will continue to remain at the Borstal School. The court said the authorities could approach it again if any threat or other issue arose in the future. It also pointed out that the accused had not raised any concerns in this regard.

The accused in the Mini Cooper accident case had earlier filed bail applications, which the Angamaly Magistrate Court rejected. The defence is reportedly preparing to approach the Sessions Court seeking bail.

Meanwhile, the family of Gopika, who died in the accident, has demanded the appointment of a special public prosecutor in the case. The family has sent an email to the Additional Chief Secretary in this regard and will submit the request through a formal letter soon. Advocate John S Ralph, who practises at the Kerala High Court, has been proposed for the post.

The family has raised the demand for watertight legal proceedings amid allegations that efforts have been underway to protect the accused from the very beginning of the case. The family has also called for ensuring that the accused receive appropriate punishment.
The investigation team is expected to file the chargesheet soon after recording statements, including that of Suhail's mother, according to reports.