The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at Kerala government offices, triggering political controversy and reports that pro-government activists vandalised agency vehicles. The raids relate to ongoing financial crime inquiries touching state administrative functions.
ED teams secure documents and digital records during search operations authorized by courts or statutory powers. Political parties traded accusations over the timing and targets of the May 27 actions.
Vehicle damage to agency property raises separate law-and-order questions for local police. Security planning for future raids may tighten in light of the confrontations.
Opposition leaders demanded parliamentary oversight while the ruling coalition defended cooperative federalism principles. Investigators said standard protocols were followed despite the surrounding drama.
Officials confirmed searches proceeded amid heightened tensions and vandalism affecting ED transport used in the Kerala operation.
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