Controversy Unfolds in Kerala Over Collector's Alleged Forced Statement

The opposition Congress in Kerala alleged that Kannur District Collector Arun K Vijayan's statements against his late colleague ADM Naveen Babu were coerced following graft allegations. The Congress claims pressure led to the Collector 'flipping' on Babu, whose death was investigated after accusations from CPI(M) leader P P Divya.

In Kerala, political tensions escalated as the Congress accused Kannur District Collector Arun K Vijayan of being compelled to make statements against his late colleague ADM Naveen Babu amidst graft allegations.

During a press conference in Palakkad, AICC general secretary K C Venugopal questioned the integrity of the Collector, arguing that serious external pressures must have been involved.

The court proceedings revealed that CPI(M) leader P P Divya had made corruption accusations against Babu, leading to judicial scrutiny and subsequent legal action after his tragic demise.

(With inputs from agencies.)