T’puram: Two youths, allegedly under the influence of ganja, attacked a police inspector, blocked an ambulance and rammed their bike into a police vehicle while attempting to escape at Neyyattinkara Hospital Junction on Tuesday. Neyyattinkara police arrested the duo following the incident.The arrested are Jithu (26) of Marayamuttam and Vignesh (21) of Punnakkad.According to police, the incident occurred when the two, reportedly under the influence of cannabis, created a disturbance near the busy junction. Police personnel who noticed the commotion reached the spot and attempted to question them.On seeing the officers, the duo allegedly tried to flee on a bike. During the attempt to escape, they reportedly blocked an ambulance passing through the junction and rammed their bike into a police vehicle stationed nearby.Police said the youths also attempted to attack Neyyattinkara SI and other officers who tried to restrain them. After a brief struggle, police managed to overpower the men and take them into custody.Both were later produced before a court and remanded in judicial custody. Police said further investigation is under way.Meanwhile, locals reported finding a car abandoned in Neyyattinkara since Monday with a dog of a special breed and several bags inside. A car key was also found near the vehicle.Police said they are examining the circumstances surrounding the abandoned vehicle and its possible connection to the arrested youths.
