Kerala government sets up SIT for CMRL-Exalogic graft allegations
The Kerala government has formed a special investigation team to examine graft allegations against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and others in the CMRL-Exalogic payoff case. The investigation will be supervised by ADGP Crime Branch H. Venkatesh, with SP P. Vikraman leading the team, The Hindu reported.
The Kerala government has formed a special investigation team to probe graft allegations against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and others in the CMRL-Exalogic payoff case, The Hindu reported. The investigation will be supervised by Additional Director General of Police, Crime Branch, H. Venkatesh.
Superintendent of Police P. Vikraman will lead the investigation, according to the supplied material. The report identifies the matter as the CMRL-Exalogic payoff case but does not provide details of the allegations, the amounts said to be involved or the other people named in the complaint or proceedings.
The formation of the SIT establishes the structure for the investigation, with oversight assigned to the Crime Branch’s senior leadership and day-to-day leadership given to Vikraman. The supplied information does not state when the probe will begin, whether anyone has been questioned or when findings are expected. The allegations remain the subject of investigation.
The available material includes no response from Vijayan, Exalogic, CMRL or any other person accused in the case, and it does not indicate whether charges have been filed.
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