KANNUR: CK Lijesh, a resident of Edakkad, has been arrested by Iritty Police on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol. Lijesh is the driver responsible for the route from Kannur to Keezhpally and back to Kottayam. The incident came into light when the KSRTC bus traveling from Kannur to Iritty collided with a car at Keezhur.
Upon arrival at the accident site, the police conducted an investigation due to suspicions of intoxication, which ultimately confirmed that Lijesh was indeed driving under the influence of alcohol.
Local residents have raised concerns, alleging that despite numerous complaints regarding KSRTC bus drivers operating their vehicles after consuming alcohol, authorities have not paid adequate attention to the issue.
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