A security guard who was run into with an Hummer by an enraged businessman in Kerala is in critical condition in a hospital in Thrissur, nearly 300 km from the capital of Thiruvananthapuram. Amid public outrage, Chief Minister Oomen Chandy said that the government will cover all medical costs of the injured man, Chandrabose, and pledged, "The Police will not be lenient and strictest punishment shall be ensured in accordance to law."
The injured guard, Chandrabose, is on life support at a local hospital. The 47-year-old's mother breaks down as she discusses the horrific action that has left her son with multiple fractures.
The businessman, Muhammed Nisham, has been arrested on charges of attempt to murder. He has been sent to 14 days judicial custody.
Mr Nisham owns a vast beedi and tobacco company.
Mr Nishram has faced 10 police cases, and most of them were reportedly settled out of court, police said.
In 2013, Mr Nisham ran into trouble with the police for allowing his 9-year-old son to drive his Ferrari in their neighbourhood. The video was uploaded on YouTube, and created a huge controversy. He is also accused of allegedly locking up a woman constable in his car.
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