Controversy Surrounds ADM's Death After Farewell Meeting

Kannur district Collector Arun K Vijayan denied inviting CPI(M) leader P P Divya to a farewell meeting for late Assistant District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu, who died by suicide following allegations of corruption. The incident has ignited political unrest in the region.

Kannur district's official narrative faced scrutiny as Collector Arun K Vijayan confirmed that he had not invited P P Divya, a CPI(M) leader, to the farewell gathering for late ADM Naveen Babu. His unexpected death following speculative remarks on corruption has stirred a significant political stir.

The police investigation focuses on determining if Divya's allegations, made during the send-off, played a role in Babu's demise. The collector provided call records to investigators and emphasized the importance of waiting for the final inquiry report to establish clarity on the incident.

This development led to Divya's removal from her position as Kannur district panchayat president, reflecting the political turmoil spurred by her contentious comments and Babu's subsequent suicide.

(With inputs from agencies.)