The Kerala Police have filed an FIR against Union Minister Suresh Gopi for allegedly misusing an ambulance by using it to travel to the Thrissur Pooram venue. The FIR alleges that Gopi used an ambulance, which is intended solely for transporting patients. The case was initiated based on a complaint filed by CPI district leader Sumesh KP. Gopi's use of the ambulance coincided with the day when the Thrissur Pooram was reportedly disrupted. The controversy surrounding the Thrissur Pooram has ignited political discussions within the state, with the opposition accusing the police of interfering in the rituals, leading to the disruption. The Kerala Police are currently investigating the allegations of Pooram disruption. Earlier, Suresh Gopi had called for a CBI probe into the allegations against him regarding the use of an ambulance to reach the festival site. "This Pooram disruption is going to backfire. Contrary to Surendran's (BJP state president) claim, I did not arrive at the scene in an ambulance. I arrived in a private car, the district president's personal vehicle. If someone claims they saw me in an ambulance, they need to clarify whether it was a real sight or an illusion. To uncover the truth, Kerala's police under Pinarayi will not suffice; a CBI investigation is necessary. I am ready to face it. They should involve the CBI. Many, including former and current ministers in Kerala, fear being questioned," Gopi had stated. However, he later retracted this statement, explaining that he had to use the ambulance after his car was attacked by goons, resulting in injuries to his legs.
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