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Read the lead brief →Lead development · 9/28/2026, 9:21:32 AM UTC
According to police, the incident occurred while Vice-President was returning to airport after attending a graduation day ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. The arrested were allegedly under the influence of alcohol
Top · 9/28/2026, 10:30:55 AM UTC
The police say the ED will be intimated about the cases as the accused have received money in bank accounts abroad for services promised or delivered in India
Top · 9/28/2026, 10:20:02 AM UTC
IUML Malappuram district secretary P. Abdul Hameed describes the incident as a ‘spelling mistake’ rather than a serious lapse; the party has, however, reportedly asked Shaji not to make further comments that could prolong the controversy
