Kerala SIT finds no assault evidence against former minister Veena George

A special investigation team (SIT) constituted to examine allegations of physical assault against former Kerala Health Minister Veena George has concluded that no assault occurred, according to officials familiar with the probe. The team submitted its report after conducting a comprehensive inquiry into the incident, which had drawn significant attention in Kerala's political circles.

As part of its investigation, the SIT recorded detailed statements from Ms. George herself, her security personnel, and the police officers who had originally investigated the case and filed a charge sheet against KSU activists allegedly involved in the incident. The exhaustive questioning of all key witnesses and investigating officers formed the basis of the SIT's findings.

The SIT's conclusion represents a significant development in the case, effectively contradicting the original charge sheet that had been filed based on the initial investigation. The divergence between the two investigative outcomes raises questions about the circumstances surrounding the original complaint and the evidence that had prompted the filing of charges against the accused activists.

The findings are expected to have implications for the legal proceedings initiated based on the original charge sheet. Officials indicated that the SIT's report would be submitted to the appropriate authorities for review and further action as warranted.