Pinarayi Vijayan Defends Investigation into Sidharthan’s Death

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan staunchly defends the investigation into the death of veterinary student Sidharthan J.S., refuting any lapses and denying allegations of government interference. Acknowledging a lack of vigilance by three Home Department officials in expediting the case’s transfer to the CBI, Vijayan asserts that their temporary suspension was a disciplinary measure.

He dismisses opposition claims of a cover-up, labeling them as baseless propaganda. Amidst allegations of a “parallel justice delivery system” within the campus, Vijayan highlights the state’s stringent measures to combat ragging in educational institutions, citing the suspension and booking of 12 students found guilty of ragging Sidharthan.