Medical Evidence Raises Questions Over Kerala Health Minister Veena George Attack Case as SIT Reviews Complaint

Medical evidence has raised fresh questions about the alleged attack on former Kerala Health Minister Veena George, with doctors telling the Special Investigation Team (SIT) that she had no visible external injuries.

Doctors at Pariyaram Medical College in Kannur district reportedly told investigators that George was admitted to the intensive care unit because of swelling in her neck. The SIT has recorded their statements and collected her medical records from the hospital.

The findings come as investigators examine inconsistencies in the original complaint against five Kerala Students Union (KSU) activists, who spent 16 days in judicial custody before securing bail.

Former Gunman Changes Account of Alleged Attack

Veena George's former gunman, Abhilash, has reportedly told the SIT that he gave his initial statement against the KSU activists at her direction. He had earlier alleged that the activists used weapons to attack the then minister. His complaint led the police to register a case against five activists, including a charge of attempted murder.

Abhilash has now reportedly told investigators that he did not witness the alleged weapon attack, raising questions about the basis of the original complaint and the serious charges filed against the activists.

The SIT is preparing to submit a report to the Director General of Police (DGP), recommending action against Abhilash for allegedly giving a false statement.

Woman Inspector Questions Statement Attributed to Her

Another woman inspector has told the SIT that she did not give any statement to investigators at the time but was surprised to find a statement attributed to her.

Statements from police personnel who were present at Kannur railway station, along with available CCTV footage, have also raised questions about the allegation that the protesters attacked George with weapons.

The SIT is examining these accounts as part of its investigation into the incident and the circumstances surrounding the original complaint.

What Happened at Kannur Railway Station?

The incident took place on February 25, when KSU activists staged a black flag protest against George at Kannur railway station. She was the Health Minister in the previous CPI(M)-led government.

The original complaint alleged that the protesters attacked her with weapons. Police subsequently arrested five KSU activists, who remained in judicial custody for 16 days before obtaining bail.

The SIT was constituted after the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government came to power and ordered a further investigation.

The medical records, statements from doctors and police personnel, and Abhilash's latest account are now central to the investigation into what happened at the railway station and whether the original allegations are supported by the available evidence.