Thiruvananthapuram: The family of the late Kannur Additional District Magistrate (ADM) K. Naveen Babu has formally requested a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into his tragic death. Naveen Babu’s wife, Manjusha, and brother, Praveen Babu, traveled to Thiruvananthapuram to submit a memorandum directly to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala.
Following the meeting, Praveen Babu stated that both the Chief Minister and the Home Minister assured them that the government would accept their demand and take all necessary steps to transition the probe. “The general public of Kerala and our family have been waiting for a long time for an impartial, just, and scientific investigation to uncover the truth. The CM and Home Minister have promised us full support,” Praveen Babu told reporters.
Previously, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was handling the case, a probe with which the family had openly expressed dissatisfaction. Along with the assurance of a central agency investigation, the ministers have reportedly promised to fast-track the file regarding a compassionate ground job appointment for a member of the bereaved family. Ranni MLA Pazhakulam Madhu, Kannur MLA T.O. Mohanan and Pathanamthitta DCC General Secretary Liju George accompanied the family during the meeting.
