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Kerala gold smuggling case: ED summons Swapna Suresh after allegations against M Sivasankar

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Kerala gold smuggling case: ED summons Swapna Suresh after allegations against M Sivasankar

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned the lead defendant in the gold smuggling case, Swapna Suresh, to appear in court. At 11 a.m., she was summoned to the ED’s Kochi office along with the documents.

The summons comes after Swapna Suresh filed charges against M Sivasankar, a senior IAS official and former chief secretary to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. In an interview, Suresh claimed that Sivasankar “knew about her activities” and that “he helped her in many ways, including leaving the state after the confiscation of yellow metal”.

She also said that Sivasankar was behind the prison audio clip in which she was forced to say that the central agency wanted her to be named Vijayan.

Swapna Suresh spoke after excerpts from Sivasankar’s autobiography surfaced, accusing her of trapping him.

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A senior official close to the government told the Hindustan Times that disciplinary action will be taken against IAS officials again to get out of the way. Sivasankar, the blue-eyed boy who was touted as chief minister, returned to service last month after being suspended for more than 18 months.

The government believes that Sivasankar has unnecessarily raised the issue, and he has not even been given permission to write his autobiography, titled “Aswathamavu: Verum Oru Aana” (Aswarthamavu is Just an Elephant), which is scheduled to be released next week.

The Kerala state government also felt that he gave the central agency another chance to persecute the government.

The Kerala gold smuggling case involved the state’s smuggling of gold through diplomatic channels. On July 5, 2019, the Trivandrum Customs Department seized 30kg of gold worth Rs 1.482 crore at Trivandrum Customs, which came to light after it was smuggled in a consignment disguised as diplomatic luggage.

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She was arrested in July 2002 and Swapna Suresh was released last November after serving 16 months in prison.

Sivasankar was arrested on October 28, 2020, and released on bail on February 4 last year.

The case is being investigated by the Law Enforcement Agency, National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Customs.

Complete News Source : Hindustan Times

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on October 22, 2024 here.

The temperature in Delhi today, on October 22, 2024, is 32.93 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 26% and the wind speed is 26 km/h. The sun rose at 06:26 AM and will set at 05:44 PM.

Tomorrow, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Delhi is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 27.42 °C and 34.91 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 20%.

With temperatures ranging between 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, prepare for a hot day and plan outdoor activities accordingly. If you are sensitive to heat, take note of the weather forecast and consider appropriate attire and activities suitable for the prevailing weather.

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The AQI in Delhi today stands at 334.0, falling in the very poor category. Everyone should be cautious. Children and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should stay indoors and others should also limit their outdoor activities. Usage of masks and air purifying devices is advised. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding one’s overall well-being while planning the day’s activities.

Weather and AQI predictions in Delhi for next 7 days:

DateTemperatureSky
October 23, 202432.93 °CSky is clear
October 24, 202432.69 °CSky is clear
October 25, 202432.5 °CSky is clear
October 26, 202432.07 °CSky is clear
October 27, 202430.69 °CSky is clear
October 28, 202431.29 °CSky is clear
October 29, 202432.09 °CSky is clear

Weather in other cities on October 22, 2024

CityTemperatureSky
Mumbai28.35 °CLight rain
Kolkata28.84 °CSky is clear
Chennai28.94 °CLight rain
Bengaluru25.53 °CModerate rain
Hyderabad27.75 °CModerate rain
Ahmedabad31.9 °CSky is clear
Delhi32.93 °CSky is clear

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