BJP councillor arrested

BJP councillor R. Sugathan, who represents the Vazhottukonam Division of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, was arrested present connected Tuesday night. The Vattiyurkavu constabulary took into custody Mr. Sugathan, who had been evading apprehension for implicit a period aft being named an accused successful a lawsuit registered successful transportation with a clash during a festival astatine the Vellaikkadavu temple successful Vattiyurkavu. His apprehension besides led to immoderate tension, with a conception of BJP workers attempting to artifact the constabulary from taking him into custody.

Published - June 10, 2026 12:17 americium IST