Former Communist Party of India (Marxist) associates Akash Thilankeri and Jijo Thilankeri, who have been detained under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA), have accused the police of implicating them in false cases to settle political scores. have put.
He made the allegations on Wednesday before the KAAPA Advisory Board, which reviewed his provisional detention order.
The youth who have some criminal cases against them had come out against the CPI(M) through social media. Akash, accused in two murder cases, recently claimed that he had committed some of the crimes at the behest of some local CPI(M) leaders. He was expelled from the party a few years ago after his alleged involvement in the murder of Youth Congress leader SP Shuhaib.
Akash said he quit active politics after differences with local leaders of the party and remained its political sympathizers. The two, who appeared before the board online, said that they were not involved in any crime during the past few years. Both the prisoners said that they have got married and are leading a peaceful family life. Both said that when they were active in politics, they were falsely named in criminal cases by their political rivals.
His lawyer NR Shanavas argued for his release as he felt that the detention was illegal and the authorities failed to follow the statutory provisions of the Act.
However, the police officials and the Kannur District Law Officer argued for continuation of the detention. He informed the board that Akash was charged as an accused in 11 criminal cases including murder and attempt to murder. His release would disturb peace in the district and endanger the life and property of the people.
The board will soon submit its recommendation to the government.