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Kerala YouTuber Gets Bail After Alleged Drunk Driving Crash
Aswanth Kok, a YouTuber from Kerala, was arrested after his vehicle hit two vehicles and a person.
Police said the crash happened in Kozhikode on Monday evening.
They said Kok appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.
A 22-year-old man received minor injuries to his leg.
Police took Kok to a hospital and collected blood and urine samples.
His vehicle was also seized.
He was charged under laws covering dangerous driving and drunk driving.
He was released on station bail the following day.
Kok has also faced earlier disputes over his film reviews.
YouTuber and film reviewer Aswanth Kok was arrested in Kozhikode after allegedly driving under the influence and hitting two vehicles and a pedestrian.
The incident occurred around 7:15 p.m. Monday near Koyyeri temple on the Mini Bypass in Eranhippalam.
Police said Kok appeared intoxicated, seized his Thar, and collected blood and urine samples at Government General Hospital.
A 22-year-old pedestrian suffered minor leg injuries, according to the police FIR.
Kok was booked under two Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections and Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act before receiving station bail the next day.
- Who
- YouTuber and film reviewer Aswanth Kok; a 22-year-old pedestrian was also involved.
- What
- Kok allegedly drove while intoxicated, hit two vehicles, and struck a pedestrian before receiving station bail.
- Where
- Near Koyyeri temple on the Mini Bypass in Eranhippalam, Kozhikode, Kerala.
- When
- The crash occurred around 7:15 p.m. Monday; he was arrested at 7:45 p.m. and released on station bail the next day.
- Why
- Police allege that he drove rashly and negligently while under the influence of alcohol, endangering people and causing minor injury.
Key facts
- Accused
- Aswanth Kok, a YouTuber and film reviewer
- Vehicle
- A Thar, which police seized
- Crash time
- Around 7:15 p.m. Monday
- Injured person
- A 22-year-old man with minor leg injuries
- Medical evidence
- Blood and urine samples were collected, and a drunkenness certificate was issued
- Charges
- Sections 281 and 125(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act
- Bail
- Station bail was granted the day after his arrest
Quotes
Aswanth Kok
YouTuber and Malayalam film reviewer questioned while being taken for a medical examination
“This is up to the officer and not to me. Kerala Police is doing its duty.”
NDTV
Sources
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