Kerala: IG security to probe hurling of black flag at CM Oommen Chandy’s vehicle

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The probe would also look into security lapses, if any, he said to the submission moved by Benny Behanan (Cong).

Along with the Chief Minister, Assembly Speaker N Sakthan and State Panchayat Minister M K Muneer were also in the CM’s open jeep when the incident happened, Prakash said.

Prakash termed the incident unfortunate and condemnable and said stern action would be initiated against the culprits.

A group of CPI-M activists, who were waiting to wave black flags at Finance minister K M Mani, hurled a flag as the CM’s vehicle passed-by nearby Vedivechan Kovil.

Mani was also a part of the inauguration function.

Police said the activists had mistaken Chandy’s vehicle to be that of Mani’s car.

CPI-M has been protesting over the past few months against Mani, who is facing allegations of bribery with regard to renewal of bar licenses.