Watch: High-end drama as actor Suresh Gopi arrives at Kozhikode police station, grilled for misbehavior with woman journo

Nov 15, 2023, 10:44PM ISTSource: TOI.in

A gripping saga unfolded at the Kozhikode police station with the arrival of actor-politician Suresh Gopi. Kerala police summoned him for questioning regarding a complaint by a female journalist, alleging misconduct.The former BJP Rajya Sabha member faced trouble after an online video surfaced. Gopi, accompanied by activists, arrived at the police station around 11:30 a.m., causing a tumultuous scene.Defiant BJP activists created chaos outside the Nadakkavu police station, expressing solidarity with the actor. Tensions persisted as they attempted to enter the premises with placards.Leaving in his vehicle, Gopi addressed a large crowd from the sunroof. Senior police officers, led by Deputy Commissioner K.E. Baiju, managed the situation. Women in large numbers protested and escorted him to the station.State President K. Surendran, P.K. Krishnadas, and other leaders supported Gopi at the police station. He received a notice under section 41A of the Criminal Procedure Code.Kozhikode Police Chief Rajpal Meena reviewed arrangements for the interrogation. On November 10, 2023, a notice required Gopi to appear before the investigation officer by November 18.