THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Notorious gangster Puthenpalam Rajesh and his accomplice Sabu, who were being pursued by the Medical College Police for allegedly threatening an ambulance driver with a knife, turned up before the police on Monday morning.
Sabu, a native of Puthenpalam near Kannammoola, and Sabu had earlier approached the High Court seeking anticipatory bail. The High Court had directed them to give themselves up to the investigating officer within 10 days. It was on the final day of the deadline that the duo surrendered before the police.
The High Court had earlier directed the police to produce the two upon their surrendering before the court so that they can move their bail pleas. On the basis of the court order the two will be produced before the court soon.
Rajesh was accused of threatening an ambulance driver with a knife near the Medical College hospital on January 10. Sabu had parked his car in a spot which was reserved for parking of private ambulances. The ambulance driver had locked horns with Rajesh without knowing his true identity. It was during the quarrel that Rajesh drew a knife from the car and threatened the driver.
The CCTV visual depicting the incident became viral following which the police had registered a case against him under the Arms Act. Though Rajesh's driver was arrested, Rajesh and his other accomplices managed to escape. The police had come under criticism for failing to nab him.
Aged 45, Rajesh had as many as 45 criminal cases against him and is considered as one of the leading gangsters in the city.