After six persons were injured during a joy ride at the annual Vavubali exhibition at Kuzhithurai in Kanniyakumari distrct on Saturday, police have called a halt to the event at the venue.
According to police, Nethish, 41, from Muzhucode village attended the exhibition with his family. They went on a joy ride in which his children and relatives were injured.
Based on a complaint lodged by Nethish, Kaliyakkavilai police registered a case against Sameer, operator of the joy ride, Sasikumar, event organiser from Kerala, Vijayalal, contractor of the exhibition from Kuzhithurai area, and Kuzhithurai municipality. They cancelled permission for the joy ride, while allowing the shops to function at the venue on Sunday.
Further investigation is under way.
Published – August 16, 2026 06:14 pm IST
