Kozhikode (Kerala) | Five men were arrested after their vehicle entered the convoy of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, police said here on Monday.

The incident allegedly occurred around 10.15 pm on Sunday near Elathur, as the Chief Minister was on his way to the government guest house.

Police also seized a walkie-talkie from the vehicle, which did not have a number plate.

According to police, the pickup van entered the high-security convoy despite being warned three times to stay away.

Officers stopped the vehicle at West Hill Chungam and detained all five men inside.

During questioning, the men told police they were electrical workers travelling from Kannur to Palakkad.

Police said four of them were from Malappuram district and one from Palakkad. "They have no criminal record," police said.

The men were later released on station bail.