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Kerala Home Minister orders SIT probe into Chevayur bank election violence

The Kerala Home Minister has ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team to probe the violence surrounding the Chevayur Co-operative Bank elections. The team is required to conduct a comprehensive inquiry and submit its findings within a three-week timeframe.

By Project Chintan Newsroom
14 July 2026 · 1 min read
Kerala Home Minister orders SIT probe into Chevayur bank election violence

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formally constituted following orders from the Kerala Home Minister to investigate instances of violence during the recent Chevayur Co-operative Bank elections. The move comes after reports of clashes and electoral irregularities surfaced during the polling process.

Authorities have directed the SIT to conduct a detailed inquiry into the sequence of events and identify those responsible for the disturbances. The investigation aims to address concerns regarding the security and integrity of the local cooperative election cycle.

The investigative body is mandated to finalize its proceedings and submit a formal report to the government within three weeks. Local police have been instructed to provide all necessary support to the SIT members during the evidence-gathering phase. Source: SIT has been directed to conduct a detailed inquiry and submit report within three weeks.

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