Kerala ADM Naveen Babu Found Dead

Naveen Babu, an Additional District Magistrate in Kerala, was found dead in his official residence a day after CPI(M) leader P.P. Divya publicly accused him of corruption during his farewell function. The accusations pertained to delays in issuing a No Objection Certificate for a petrol pump, which Divya alleged were indicative of corrupt practices. Following his death, which is being treated as a suicide with no note found, protests erupted demanding Divya's resignation from her position. Colleagues and political opponents have expressed disbelief at the allegations against Babu, asserting his integrity and clean public service record. The local Congress party has called for an independent investigation, fearing bias from local police due to Divya's political connections. The incident has sparked a significant political uproar and raised concerns about the impact of public accusations on officials' mental health.