SPC forwards complaint against former CPI(M) district secretary Suresh Babu to Palakkad police

E.N. Suresh Babu | Photo Credit: TH

A complaint seeking a police investigation into sexual harassment allegations against former Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] Palakkad district secretary E.N. Suresh Babu has been forwarded to the Palakkad District Police Chief.

Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) secretary John Daniel had submitted the complaint to the State Police Chief (SPC), seeking registration of a case against Mr. Babu and an investigation. The SPC’s office has reportedly informed him that the complaint had been sent to the Palakkad police for further action.

Woman’s complaint

The complaint alleges that a woman had submitted a complaint against Mr. Babu to the CPI(M) State leadership along with evidence. It also alleges that Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan and CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan failed to act on the complaint and seeks legal action against them as well.