The court said there was no clear report of a security threat to Suhail, while Gopika’s family has sought a special prosecutor in the case.
Nedumbassery: Suhail Sajeev, the accused in the Mini Cooper homicide case, will continue to remain at the Borstal School after the Angamaly Magistrate Court rejected a request to transfer him to Viyyur Central Jail.
The Borstal School superintendent had sought his transfer to Viyyur Central Jail, citing a security threat to the accused. However, the court rejected the application, noting that there was no clear report indicating any security threat.
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The court said the authorities could approach it again if any threat or security concern arises in the future. It also noted that Suhail himself had not expressed any concerns in this regard.
The Angamaly Magistrate Court had earlier rejected the bail applications of the accused in the Mini Cooper accident case. The defence is reportedly preparing to approach the Sessions Court seeking bail.
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Victim’s family seeks special prosecutor
Meanwhile, the family of Gopika, who died in the accident, has sought the appointment of a special prosecutor in the case.
The family has emailed the Additional Chief Secretary with the request and is expected to submit a formal letter soon. The family has proposed advocate John S. Ralph, who practises at the Kerala High Court, as the special prosecutor.
The family has alleged that there have been attempts to protect the accused since the beginning of the case. Against this backdrop, it has sought a thorough legal process and demanded that the accused receive appropriate punishment.
The family has also expressed hope that the investigation will ensure that the accused are held accountable. The investigation team will soon file the chargesheet after recording, among others, the statement of Suhail’s mother.
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Special Investigation Team visits victim’s home
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) visited the Wayanad home of Devika, another victim of the accident, to collect further information.
The team, led by DySP Baiju Paulose, spoke to Devika’s parents before returning. Her family said they have confidence in the investigation and hope to receive full justice.
The SIT is expected to visit the home of Gopika, the third victim, on Friday.
Three killed in Nedumbassery accident
The accident occurred at the Nedumbassery Airport Road.
The deceased have been identified as 21-year-old Ijaz, a native of Karnataka, 21-year-old Gopika from Palakkad and 21-year-old Devika from Wayanad.
All three were employees of an antique shop in Kochi. They had visited the airport area and were returning to Thrikkakara when the accident occurred. All three died at the scene.
Published: 22 Oct 2026, 01:02 pm IST
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