Kochi ∙ Police to end investigation in former minister Saji Cherian’s unconstitutional speech. The move was based on the lack of evidence. The police may submit a report to the court mentioning this today. The police have informed the complainant that the investigation is being closed.
Saji gave a controversial speech at the program of the CPM Area Committee at Mallapally in Pathanamthitta in July when he was a minister. Kirvaipur Police has taken a case for insulting the Constitution of India.
Baiju Noyal, a native of Kochi, filed a petition in the Tiruvalla Magistrate’s Court and Magistrate Reshma Sasidharan registered the case and ordered an investigation.
Saji Cherian had resigned from the post of minister after the controversy intensified. Although the case was taken under the non-bailable section, the police were not ready to summon Saji Cherian for questioning. The complainant said that despite receiving the video of the speech, the police is trying to close the investigation of the case without even preparing to collect scientific evidence.
MLA Saji Cherian said that he will not comment as it is a legal matter and further matters should be decided by the court and the police.
English Summary: Police to close case against Saji Cheriyan