Thiruvananthapuram: Police have found the mini tipper truck that caused the death of journalist SV Pradeep. The driver was identified as Joy, 55, of Peroorkada. Lori was apprehended from Incheon on Tuesday afternoon during an investigation following surveillance camera footage. The driver told police the lorry was driving without stopping because it was scared after the accident. A case of manslaughter has been registered against him.
Police found that Pradeep’s scooter was hit by a lorry traveling from Cheriyakonni to Vellayani Sarvodayam Road with M Sand. This can only be confirmed by a forensic examination. Both vehicles were examined by forensic experts.
The accident took place at Thulavila in Pappanamkode at 3.30 pm on Monday. The lorry was traveling in the same direction and collided with a scooter going ahead. Pradeep fell under the rear wheel of the lorry.
The lorry was found Tuesday afternoon after hours of searching. K.L. 01 C.K. The owner was with the driver at the time of the accident in the mini tipper lorry with registration number 6949. The driver told police that the owner told him to drive without stopping.
The delay in locating the vehicle involved in the accident was a mystery. Pradeep, who has been sharply critical of many dignitaries, including the state government, in the online media has received threats from various quarters. Journalists and relatives said Pradeep was in danger and needed a detailed investigation.
I.G. Will be investigated
DGP to probe SV Pradeep’s death under IG’s supervision Loknath Bahra suggested. ADGP in charge of law and order. The investigation will be evaluated. The order was issued following a petition filed by the journalists’ union office bearers with the DGP.
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