Kochi, Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Saturday visited the family of Jayabalakrishnan, who was killed after a Mercedes-Benz allegedly driven by the minor son of an Additional District and Sessions Judge rammed his scooter, and assured them that justice would be ensured irrespective of the social or financial position of the accused.
Chennithala, accompanied by Ernakulam MP Hibi Eden, MLA T J Vinod and Kochi City Police Commissioner R Nishanthini, visited Jayabalakrishnan’s house and interacted with his family members in the morning. The accused’s father, the judge, was subsequently arraigned as an accused in the case. However, the Kerala High Court directed the police not to arrest him.
The accident occurred on October 25 in Kochi when the Mercedes-Benz rammed a two-wheeler, killing 55-year-old Jayabalakrishnan.
The minor was subsequently taken into custody after additional charges were invoked but was later granted bail by the Juvenile Justice Board. “The investigation is proceeding in the right direction. The government is fully committed to this matter.
The victim’s family had alleged a conspiracy to sabotage the case after the 17-year-old accused was initially granted bail at the police station, triggering protests and raising questions over accountability.
Speaking to reporters after visiting the family, Chennithala said the family was satisfied with the ongoing investigation and that the government was committed to ensuring justice. The entire government stands with the family,” he said. The chief minister visited the family on Friday, and I have come here today.
