Police Gather Evidence at Pinarayi Vijayan's Residence Amid ED Investigation
ED officials attack: Police collect evidence at Pinarayi Vijayan's house
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The Keralam Police are collecting evidence related to the attack on Enforcement Directorate officials during a raid at former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's house in Thiruvananthapuram. The investigation is linked to a money laundering case involving Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited and Exalogic Solutions.
- 01The attack on ED officials occurred during a raid in May at Pinarayi Vijayan's residence in Thiruvananthapuram.
- 02The Kerala High Court has allowed the ED to continue its investigation into alleged money laundering involving CMRL and Exalogic Solutions.
- 03The ED probe is focused on a Rs 182-crore money laundering case, with allegations of fund diversion and fictitious expenses.
- 04Political tensions have escalated, with Vijayan calling the investigation a 'political vendetta' while opposition parties support the ED's actions.
- 05Protests erupted in Thiruvananthapuram following ED raids, leading to increased police presence in the area.
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The Keralam Police have commenced evidence collection related to an attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials, which occurred during a raid at the residence of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Thiruvananthapuram. This investigation is part of a larger probe into alleged money laundering involving Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) and Exalogic Solutions, a company linked to Vijayan's family. The attack took place in May, prompting police to reconstruct the incident at Vijayan's home. The Kerala High Court has upheld the ED's right to investigate, dismissing a challenge from CMRL. The ED's inquiries are focused on a Rs 182-crore money laundering case, with allegations of dubious financial transactions and fund diversions. The situation has led to political unrest, with Vijayan accusing the ED of political bias, while opposition parties defend the investigation as legitimate under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Protests erupted in Thiruvananthapuram following the raids, resulting in heightened security measures.
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The ongoing investigation and protests have heightened political tensions and security measures in Thiruvananthapuram.
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