The Crime Branch will investigate the ongoing letter controversy named after Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Arya Rajendran. She demanded an investigation on the letter being circulated in her name. DGP Anil Kant has ordered an investigation.
The controversial letter pertains to allegedly penned or signed by Thiruvananthapuram mayor Arya Rajendran seeking a list of CPM members for the appointment in vacant posts in the corporation. It is alleged that the letter was forwarded to CPM district secretary Anavoor Nagappan. As the letter triggered a controversy, the mayor denied writing the letter and filed a complaint with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan seeking a probe.
Crime Branch team under Thiruvananthapuram unit SP PS Madhusoodanan will probe the case. DySP Jaleel Thottathil will lead the team.
Amidst this, CPM also announced a parallel investigation into the letter. CPM Thiruvananthapuram district committee will conduct the probe.