Kozhikode: Kozhikode police arrested Malayalam YouTuber Aswanth Kok on Monday evening after his Mahindra Thar allegedly hit three vehicles at Eranhippalam Junction.

The Nadakkavu police reportedly intervened after the control room received urgent calls about a vehicle being driven dangerously and reportedly causing collisions in the area.

Aswanth Kok was allegedly driving the Mahindra Thar when it struck three vehicles at Eranhippalam, including a car and a two-wheeler. Reports also said four people were injured in the crash.

Vehicle owners and local residents then intervened and stopped the SUV. People at the scene claimed that the driver appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and alerted the police. Those affected by the incident later filed complaints with the police.

YouTuber taken for medical examination

A police team from Nadakkavu station reached the spot and found Kok inside the vehicle. Officers said he appeared to be in an inebriated state.

According to police, Kok got into a heated argument with the officers when they attempted to take him into custody. Police subsequently detained him and towed the Mahindra Thar to the Nadakkavu station. Visuals of the police interaction with the YouTuber have also emerged.

He was later taken to Kozhikode Beach Hospital for a mandatory medical examination to determine his alcohol level. The test was conducted as part of the police investigation into the alleged drunk-driving incident and the crash.