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Messi visit row: Keralam police chief vets SIT report on alleged irregularities; ex-Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman under scanner

Messi visit row: Keralam police chief vets SIT report on alleged irregularities; ex-Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman under scanner
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Former Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman
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Former Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman | Photo Credit: The Hindu

State Police Chief (SPC) Ravada A. Chandrasekhar has commenced scrutiny of the report submitted by the Special Investigation Team (SIT), tasked with probing the alleged irregularities surrounding the proposed visit of football great Lionel Messi and the Argentina national football team to Keralam.

The report will subsequently be submitted along with the SPC’s recommendations to the Home Department. 

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The SIT has reportedly found serious violations of procedures and recommended action against former Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The report also contains findings against members of the former Minister’s office and others involved in facilitating the proposed football event.

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 5, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com
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