‘Worried about his future, saddened by 3 deaths’: Mother of accused in Kochi Mini Cooper crash

KOCHI: Nooha, mother of Suhail, the prime accused in the Mini Cooper crash that killed three youngsters at Nedumbassery, has expressed solidarity with the victims' families, saying she understands their grief and that her family will stand by them.In a video posted on the Instagram page of Iha Design, which she owns, Nooha offered condolences to the bereaved families and said the loss of a child was a pain beyond imagination."When we raise our children with so much love, watch them grow up and look forward to their dreams and future, losing them midway is a pain beyond what we can even imagine. I understand that," she said."I am someone who understands the pain a mother or father goes through when they lose a child. I know that none of my words can lessen the immense grief the families are experiencing," she said.Nooha said she and her family would support the victims' families during their time of grief."As a mother and as a member of society, I want to express my support for the family of the three youngsters. My family and I stand by them. As long as we are here, we will continue to support that family," she said.She clarified that her statement was not intended to minimise or compare anyone's suffering, but to express her own helplessness.On the investigation, Nooha said the authorities should be allowed to proceed fairly and establish the truth."Let the investigation take its course and let the law proceed in accordance with the law. I only wish that everything is handled fairly and that only the truth comes out," she said.With the incident being widely discussed on social media, she also appealed to people to show compassion and respect her family's privacy. She said her family comprised four members and urged people not to circulate baseless reports about them."On one side, I am worried about my child's future and what lies ahead for him. At the same time, I am deeply saddened by the loss of the lives of those three youngsters. I do not know how to deal with both these emotions or what I should say or do," she said.MVD issues show-cause notice to SuhailMeanwhile, the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) has issued a show-cause notice to Suhail as part of proceedings to suspend or cancel his driving licence, officials said on Sunday.The notice was issued by the Ernakulam Regional Transport Officer (RTO) following a recommendation from the police investigating the accident. Suhail has been asked to respond within 14 days, after which the department will decide on further action, officials said.MVD officials said they had received a detailed police report recommending cancellation of his licence. Police also found that the Mini Cooper's exhaust system had allegedly been modified, causing excessive noise.Suhail, 19, was allegedly driving the car when it rammed into a scooter carrying three youngsters on the airport road at Nedumbassery in the early hours of October 11. The three victims, including two women, were around 21 years old.Police have also arrested Ninav, Ameer and Joel, who were in the car at the time of the crash.Police cite alcohol levels and speed in bail oppositionIn a report submitted to the Angamaly Judicial First Class Magistrate Court while opposing Suhail's bail plea, police said his blood sample recorded an alcohol concentration of 161 mg per 100 ml, while his urine sample showed 230 mg per 100 ml.The reported blood alcohol concentration was substantially above the permissible limit of 30 mg per 100 ml under Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.According to the police report, Suhail allegedly drove at more than 100 kmph on a public road while heavily intoxicated, with the other accused accompanying him. The permissible speed limit on the stretch was 60 or 70 kmph, the report said.A court on Saturday dismissed the bail petitions of all four accused.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kochi | Silver Rate in Kochi | Bank Holidays in Kochi | Public Holidays in KochiStay updated with the latest Kochi news. Download the TOI App.