BJP Councillor Remanded to Police Custody Over Kerala Temple Festival Assault
A court in Nedumangad has remanded Thiruvananthapuram Corporation BJP councillor R. Sugathan to police custody until Wednesday evening. The decision follows a request from the investigating team seeking to recover the weapon allegedly used during an assault at a local temple festival. The councillor is accused of involvement in the violent incident, leading to his temporary detention for further interrogation and evidence gathering. The case has drawn significant local attention as authorities continue their probe into the circumstances surrounding the physical confrontation during the public event.
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