Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Kerala Lawyer Dies in Accidental Shooting
A lawyer named Okkattu Joby was riding his scooter when it slipped and fell.
He had a gun with him for hunting, and when the scooter fell, the gun went off by accident.
The bullet hit him in the head, and sadly, he died right there.
People nearby called the police, and now they are investigating what happened.
It was a very unfortunate accident.
A 56-year-old lawyer, Okkattu Joby, died after a gun accidentally discharged when his scooter overturned.
The incident occurred at Neerurutti near Uzhavoor, Kerala, around 9 pm on Monday.
Joby lost control of his scooter while going downhill, causing it to overturn.
The gun he was carrying was pressed during the fall, resulting in an accidental shot that hit him in the head.
Local people informed the police, and the Kuravilangad police have registered a case and started an investigation.
- Who
- Okkattu Joby, a 56-year-old lawyer and hunter
- What
- Accidental shooting due to a scooter overturning
- When
- Around 9 pm on Monday
- Where
- Neerurutti near Uzhavoor, Kerala
- Why
- The gun was pressed during the fall, causing an accidental discharge
- Victim's Name
- Okkattu Joby
- Age
- 56
- Location
- Neerurutti near Uzhavoor, Kerala
- Time of Incident
- Around 9 pm on Monday
- Cause of Death
- Accidental gunshot to the head
- Investigating Police Station
- Kuravilangad
- Gun Usage
- Hunting