Karuvannur bank fraud: Police initiates preliminary inquiry into allegations of torture by ED

The Kochi city police on Wednesday initiated a preliminary inquiry on a complaint by a person that he was tortured by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) while being questioned in connection with the Karuvannur bank fraud case.

''We have initiated an enquiry as we got a complaint of alleged torture (by ED)'', a police officer said.

Police said it was their duty to conduct an inquiry when they receive complaints from people. The ED has questioned several people, including ruling CPI(M) MLA A C Moideen in connection with the alleged Rs 100 crore fraud in the CPI (M)-controlled Karuvannur cooperative bank.

The central agency has also raided the premises of several persons, including Moideen, allegedly linked to fraudulent dealings in the case.