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YouTuber Arrested for Drunk Driving, Ramming Cars
29 Sep
Summary
- YouTuber Aswanth Kok was arrested for drunk driving and colliding with vehicles.
- He was released on station bail after being taken into custody.
- Kok faces multiple charges including rash driving and driving under influence.
YouTuber and film reviewer Aswanth Kok was arrested on Monday night by Kozhikode police for alleged drunk driving and ramming his vehicle into other cars and a pedestrian. He has since been released on station bail.
Reports and videos indicated Kok was in a visibly intoxicated state when apprehended after the incident, which occurred near the Koyyeri temple on the Mini Bypass. The First Information Report states Kok was driving rashly and negligently, endangering lives.
The accident resulted in collisions with two vehicles and minor leg injuries to a 22-year-old man. Kok was taken to Government General Hospital for medical examination, with blood and urine samples collected.
He faces charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rash driving and endangering life, and under the Motor Vehicles Act for driving under the influence of alcohol. These charges carry potential jail terms and fines.
Kok has a history of controversies, including accusations of review bombing and confrontational interactions with film industry members. Producers have previously alleged demands for payment for positive reviews.
