CPI(M) calls Kannur ADM’s death unfortunate, criticises district panchayat president’s remarks

The CPI(M) Kannur district secretariat expressed sadness over the unexpected death of Additional District Magistrate Naveen Babu. They offered condolences to his family and criticized district panchayat president P.P. Divya for allegedly criticizing Naveen Babu over corruption during a farewell ceremony. While acknowledging Divya’s intention to highlight corruption issues, the party felt that the setting was inappropriate for such comments. They urged the government to investigate all complaints against Naveen Babu, who was found dead in his quarters just days after facing corruption allegations.