# Kerala MVD corruption allegations and driver suicide > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kerala-mvd-corruption-allegations-and-driver-suicide > Updated: 2026-08-28T13:15:04.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Following the suicide of Shoukath, a 35-year-old auto-rickshaw driver in Malappuram, allegations of corruption within the Kerala Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) have surfaced. Before his death, Shoukath posted on social media claiming the MVD denied him a vehicle fitness certificate because he refused to pay bribes or use an agent, leading to severe financial distress. In response, Kerala Transport Minister C. P. John requested a report from Transport Commissioner Nagaraju Chakilam. The incident has since triggered political condemnation and protests. Leaders have accused MVD officials and an “agent lobby” of harassment, suggesting Shoukath was targeted for attempting to bypass middlemen. Organizations such as DYFI and CITU have called for protest marches, while Chief Minister V D Satheesan has assured the family that action will be taken against any officials found guilty of misconduct. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: Malappuram driver suicide sparks protests against MVD corruption The suicide of an autorickshaw driver in Malappuram over a denied vehicle fitness certificate has triggered protests and allegations of corruption and harassment by MVD officials. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malappuram-driver-suicide-sparks-protests-against-mvd-corruption ### 2026-08-27: Kerala Minister seeks report after auto driver suicide Kerala's Transport Minister is seeking a report after an auto-rickshaw driver committed suicide, alleging corruption and harassment by the Motor Vehicles Department over a vehicle fitness certificate. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kerala-minister-seeks-report-after-auto-driver-suicide --- Cite as: Kerala MVD corruption allegations and driver suicide. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kerala-mvd-corruption-allegations-and-driver-suicide