Parent objects to daughter receiving prize from Sriram Venkitaraman at Kozhikode event
The incident occurred at a private swimming pool complex in Cherootty Nagar afternoon after a triathlon — a multi-sport race combining swimming, running and cycling
At a swimming competition in Kozhikode city on Sunday, a parent took issue with his daughter accepting the winning prize from IAS officer Sriram Venkitaraman. The contest took place at a private pool complex in Cherootty Nagar following a triathlon event featuring children and adults. Venkitaraman, who competed in the seniors' category, was asked to present the prize to the winning swimmer.
However, his daughter's father refused, stating, "a murderer should not give it to my daughter." He insisted on having someone else hand over the prize. Venkitaraman, an accused in the 2019 road accident in Thiruvananthapuram that claimed the life of journalist K.M. Basheer, remained firm in his stance. Some attendees reportedly disagreed with the parent's comments, but he persisted.
Eventually, Sub-Collector S. Goutham Raj awarded the prize to the girl. The incident was captured on video and subsequently circulated on social media.
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