The entire Opposition parties that include the Congress, the BJP and the Muslim League on Monday alleged that the ruling CPI(M) government is trying to sabotage the investigation into the gold smuggling and LIFE Mission cases.
Anil Akkara, Congress MLA from Thrissur alleged on Monday that Swapna Suresh and K T Ramees , the kingpins in the gold smuggling cases were admitted to Thrissur Medical College to facilitate communication with each other in the company of A C Moitheen, a Minister in the Pinarayi Vijayan led Government.
Moitheen made an unscheduled visit to the hospital when Swapna and Ramees were admitted to the hospital. “The visit of Moideen to the hospital is enmeshed in mystery. His mission was to meet Swapna and Ramees and brief them about the statements made by them to the Cusotoms department and what they should tell during future interrogations,” said Anil. The Congress leader said that there was no need for the minister to visit the hospital at this juncture.
The law maker also alleged that Swapna Suresh made phone calls using the mobile phones of the hospital staff. “Though she had complained of chest pain, it has been found that she was all right and there was no need of any concern about her health. Though she was discharged after two days, she was re-admitted to the same hospital for check ups. I understand the medical board found nothing abnormal in her health,” said Anil.
P K Feroz, leader of the Muslim League, too came down heavily on the Pinarayi Vijayan government alleging that efforts were underway to subvert the probe into the gold smuggling and Quran import scams. “Now I have got information that Jaleel was seeking the help of Islamic religious leaders to wriggle out of the case,” said Feroze.
Meanwhile Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said it was scandalous and “nonsense” to drag the LIFE Mission project into allegations. “The Opposition parties are out to tarnish the image of this government because they know that they would not be able to win the next assembly election ,” said the Chief Minister..