Kerala: Five held, 11 detained for attack on ED vehicles after raids at Vijayan’s homes
Five individuals have been arrested and 11 others detained following an attack on Enforcement Directorate vehicles in Kerala. The violence occurred after raids at the residence of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Police are investigating the incident, which involved CPI(M) activists and resulted in significant damage to the vehicles.
- ▪Five people were arrested and 11 others detained for their involvement in the attack on ED vehicles.
- ▪The violence erupted after ED officials conducted searches at former CM Vijayan's home related to alleged fraudulent transactions.
- ▪Police have registered a case against around 300 individuals under multiple sections of the law, including rioting and assault on public servants.
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Kerala: Five held, 11 detained for attack on ED vehicles after raids at Vijayan’s homesFive arrested, 11 detained after CPI(M) activists attacked Enforcement Directorate vehicles post-raids at former CM Vijayan's home in Thiruvananthapuram.Published on: May 29, 2026 5:58 AM ISTBy HT CorrespondentShare viaCopy link Thiruvananthapuram: Police arrested five people and detained 11 others for questioning in connection with the violent attack on vehicles used by Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials after raids at former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s residence in Thiruvananthapuram, police said on Thursday.Kerala: Five held, 11 detained for attack on ED vehicles after raids at Vijayan’s homesThey said most of those allegedly involved in Wednesday’s violence were CPI(M) activists.
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