IAS officer rams motorcycle in Thiruvananthapuram, kills journalist A journalist died in Thiruvananthapuram after a car which was driven by an IAS officer rammed into her.

The VVIPs, including the Chief Minister and the Governor often use the road where the incident occurred. News agency IANS quoted a witness saying, "I was overtaken by the speeding car after which it hit the bike. The driver was under the influence of alcohol.