© thehindu.comBJP seeks abetment charges against Kannur district panchayat president
A case has been filed against Kannur district panchayat president P.P. Divya in connection with the death of Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu. The police have charged Ms. Divya with abetment to suicide, a non-bailable offence that carries a potential jail term of up to ten years.
On Monday, Ms. Divya arrived uninvited to a farewell function for Naveen Babu, where she accused him of delaying the approval of a petrol pump at Chengalai. She claimed the approval was granted only two days prior to his transfer and hinted at releasing more information. Naveen Babu was found dead the following day.
In the wake of the tragedy, Naveen Babu’s family filed a formal complaint against Ms. Divya, implicating her in his death. Additionally, V.P. Dulkhifil, a Kozhikode district panchayat member, lodged a complaint with local government bodies ombudsman against her.