KPCC chief Sudhakaran arrested by Crime Branch, released on bail in cheating case; Cong protests

Kochi: KPCC chief K Sudhakaran was on Friday arrested by the Crime Branch in a cheating case in which the prime accused is controversial antique dealer Monson Mavunkal, and later released on bail.

Sudhakaran later told reporters that he was arrested after several hours of questioning by the Crime Branch.

“They questioned me. After that, they recorded my arrest and then I was released on bail. I have faith in judiciary. I will face the case in court,” he told reporters here.

Following Sudhakaran’s arrest, the national leadership of Congress came down heavily on Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, saying he, just like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has the “fascist attitude” of imprisoning those critical of his government.

AICC general secretary incharge, communications, Jairam Ramesh said while the rest of the opposition in the country was on one track, Vijayan was acting as “Mundu Modi”. (PTI)