7 months ago
Arrest warrant issued for Idukki MP
A court in Ottapalam has issued an arrest warrant for Dean Kuriakose, who is a Congress leader and a Member of Parliament from Idukki.
This is because he did not show up in court for a case where he is accused of hurting police officers and blocking a road during a protest in 2018.
The court wants him to appear before them on February 2 to deal with this case.
Dean Kuriakose is known for his political activities, and this incident is related to a protest that happened a few years ago.
An arrest warrant has been issued against Congress leader and Idukki MP Dean Kuriakose for assaulting police officers.
The Ottapalam Judicial First Class Magistrate Court ordered his appearance after he failed to show up for a previous hearing.
The case is related to a 2018 incident where Dean Kuriakose allegedly blocked a road and injured police officers during a protest.
The court will consider the case again on February 2.
The protest was demanding action against the then Shoranur MLA.
- Who
- Dean Kuriakose, Congress leader and Idukki MP
- What
- Arrest warrant issued for assault on police officers
- Where
- Ottapalam Judicial First Class Magistrate Court
- When
- Thursday, with the next court date on February 2
- Why
- For failing to appear in court and his involvement in a 2018 incident where he allegedly blocked a road and injured police officers during a protest
Key facts
- Person Involved
- Dean Kuriakose
- Position
- Congress leader and Idukki MP
- Court
- Ottapalam Judicial First Class Magistrate Court
- Date of Warrant Issuance
- Thursday
- Next Court Date
- February 2
- Incident Year
- 2018
- Incident Location
- Shoranur
- Incident Details
- Blocking of a road and injuring police officers during a protest



