Petition Seeks Further Probe into Kannur ADM Naveen Babu’s Death

Fast summary:

• Case Transfer: The Judicial First Class Magistrate Court transferred a petition seeking further inquiry into the death of former Kannur Additional District Magistrate (ADM) K. Naveen Babu to the district Sessions Court on August 29, 2025.
• PetitionerS Claims: Manjusha,wife of the deceased ADM,alleged that earlier police investigation was incomplete and suppressed critical documents such as call records,creating loopholes in the chargesheet.
• Arguments Against Fresh Probe: Counsel for former district panchayat president P.P. Divya opposed the petition, claiming it lacked merit and would unnecessarily prolong proceedings.
• Next Steps: The District Sessions Court will decide whether a fresh probe is warranted.

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