Kannur: Its very clear that CPI(M) in Kannur district and the police will close their eyes for the next few days as far as PP Divya, the CPM leader who is accused of abettment of suicide is concerned. Sources from the CPI(M) confirm that the former district panchayat president PP Divya is unlikely to surrender in connection with the death of Assistant District Magistrate Naveen Babu. Her lawyer clarified that she will not surrender until the verdict on her anticipatory bail application is issued.
According to reports, Divya has moved from her relatives house to an undisclosed location. She arrived at her relatives home in Kannur on Friday night. The investigation team stated that her arrest would only occur if she surrendered.
“The party will not protect anyone in such activities. Let the anticipatory bail hearing come for hearing. Based on the court order, the government and the party will
CPM not to initiate action against PP Divya till October 29
On the expected lines, the CPM State Secretariat decided not to initiate any party-level action against the PP Divya. The party decided to let the law take its due course and take any corrective measures based on the findings. State secretary Govindan Master while speaking to the press said that the law will take its own course and that CPM will not interfere in the matter.
The Thalassery Principal Sessions Court is set to issue a verdict on Divya’s anticipatory bail application on October 29. A case had been registered against her for abutment of suicide in the incident involving ADM Naveen Babu’s death. Divya then approached the court seeking anticipatory bail.
Meanwhile, the opposition protested at the Kannur District Development Committee meeting, demanding Divya’s arrest. They insisted on passing a resolution calling for her arrest, which was subsequently approved following Congress protest. At the same time there is a major discontentment brewing within the LDF and the party to take stringent action against PP Divya. Meanwhile, the official faction of the party is taking a ‘wait and watch’ approach.