PoliticsPhoto: News18Kochi Hit-and-Run Sparks Debate on Privilege and Justice
A fatal hit-and-run in Kochi involving a 17-year-old son of an additional district judge has raised concerns about privilege and police accountability. The teenager allegedly drove a Mercedes-Benz that killed 55-year-old Jayabalakrishnan, who ran a roadside eatery. After initial bail, protests led to added culpable homicide charges and investigation into possible preferential treatment and evidence tampering. Kerala High Court and police are probing the case.
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