IndiaThe Kerala state government is considering taking action against officials in the Local Self Government and Home departments over a letter that allegedly helped BJP councillor R. Sugathan secure six months of leave while he is in custody under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA). Sugathan, who was arrested and is currently held at Viyyur Central Prison, requested an escort parole to attend a council meeting. Although the request was denied, the letter provided guidance on how he could potentially avoid disqualification by obtaining a leave approval from the council. Minister K.M. Shaji criticized the situation, stating that an official had added unauthorized information to the document, which led to the letter being forwarded to the Home Department. The Home Minister, Ramesh Chennithala, also expressed concern over the letter, and the opposition Left Democratic Front accused it of reflecting a Congress-BJP alliance.
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