00:00Convoy of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was allegedly blocked during an election campaign.
00:05In Malapuram, the incident occurred near Thiruvalli-Cheli-Thodu bridge on 3rd April
00:10while he was on his way to an event in Wandoor.
00:12Videos from the spot show a crowd surrounding his vehicle raising slogans.
00:16During the commotion, a member of his security team was reportedly assaulted.
00:20Tharoor later confirmed the incident, stating that his security guard was attacked but is safe
00:25and he himself was unharmed.
00:27Despite the disruption, the MP continued his campaign and completed scheduled events.
00:33Police have registered a case based on the complaint, detained three individuals and seized two vehicles.
00:38One accused has been booked under a non-bailable offence.
00:42The incident comes just days before Kerala heads to polls on 9th April.
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