Man arrested for ‘vandalism’ at Hibi Eden MP’s residence
A 43-year-old man was arrested for allegedly creating a ruckus and vandalising properties on the residential premises of Ernakulam MP Hibi Eden. The arrested is
A 43-year-old man was arrested for allegedly creating a ruckus and vandalising properties on the residential premises of Ernakulam MP Hibi Eden. The arrested is Alex Chacko, a resident of Thripunithura. The alleged incident took place around 3 am on Thursday at the MP’s house at George Eden Road, Kaloor.
The accused allegedly trespassed onto the house premises, threatened to kill Mr. Eden and set his car ablaze. He allegedly vandalised around 30 flower pots on the front yard. According to the first information report (FIR), the accused committed the alleged offences as Mr. Eden had questioned certain communal remarks made by the accused during telephonic conversations between the two.
The police registered a case based on a complaint filed by the MP’s wife, Anna Linda Eden. The accused has been booked for house trespass,
criminal intimidation and mischief under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He was produced before the court and has been remanded, the police said.
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