New Delhi: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi searching for “intervention for an effective investigation” into the seizure of over 30 kg gold on the state’s world airport. Also Read – Kerala Gold Smuggling Case: ‘CM Pinarayi Vijayan Should Resign,’ Says Congress Over Money Laundering Case
Notably, the Kerala CMO has beneath the scanner and opposition leaders have requested probes companies to seem into the Vijayan govt. Also Read – KEAM 2020 Admit Card Released: Download on Official Website at cee.kerala.gov.in | Here’s How
“The fact that the attempt to smuggle a huge quantity of gold was concealed in diplomatic baggage makes the matter extremely seriously. It is learnt that customs officials are conducting an inquiry into the incident. The case has serious implications as this undermines the economy of the nation. In fact, it has more than one angle warranting a thorough investigation,” CM Vijayan mentioned. Also Read – Kerala Gold Smuggling Case: In Letter to PM, Congress Leader Calls For CBI Probe
Requesting an investigation into the incident by means of central companies involved, the CM mentioned that the scope of the probe must duvet all sides from the supply to the tip utilisation in order that such incidents don’t recur.
Vijayan additionally mentioned the state govt will supply all essential help for the probe.
Earlier Congress chief Ramesh Chennithala had mentioned that the United Democratic Front (UDF) has demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Vijayan alleging his involvement within the gold smuggling case.
“If anyone listens to CM’s press meet yesterday, it’s evident that the CM is trying to protect Swapna Suresh & M Sivasankar. He ousted Sivasankar as he suspects that investigation may lead to him,” he mentioned.
The Congress chief advised newshounds that the CM’s place of business must even be concerned within the ambit of CBI probe, alleging that the executive minister has all the time shielded his shut aides like his former major secretary.
Sivasankar used to be got rid of from his put up on Monday, taking the primary an important wicket within the Kerala gold smuggling case, adopted by means of major secretary IT Swapna Suresh who’s these days at the run.
Mir Muhammad Ali has been appointed as the brand new major secretary to the Chief Minister.
