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Thiruvananthapuram Mayor hits back at LDF leader over signature row with Rs 5 crore defamation suit

  • On Thursday, the Museum police station registered a case against Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Rajesh, the Corporation Secretary, and BJP councillor Sugathan following a complaint by CPI councillor Deepak on Wednesday night.
  • Authorities allege the forgery aimed to prevent Sugathan's disqualification under the Kerala Municipality Act due to prolonged absence from council meetings held on February 26, March 11, and April 27.
  • Sugathan was previously detained under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities Act for alleged criminal involvement, though he was recently released from jail following a direction of the Kerala High Court.
  • The FIR includes charges of forgery and criminal conspiracy under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, as Deepak claims the signature on Sugathan's election nomination papers differs from the attendance book entries.
  • Police will soon request the Corporation to submit documents related to the case and record statements from the accused as part of the ongoing investigation.
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