SIT finds no assault on Veena George by KSU activists, submits report

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing an alleged attack on a former state health minister by student activists at a railway station has reportedly found that no assault occurred. The incident allegedly took place when student members of an opposition-affiliated union staged a protest involving black flags as the minister arrived to board a train. Following the incident, the minister reported neck pain and was hospitalised, while five student activists were arrested and initially faced charges including attempted murder.

A formal case was registered at a railway police station based on a complaint filed by the minister's security guard, which claimed that a weapon was used during the confrontation. However, serious charges were later dropped when investigators filed a charge sheet in court. Following demands for a deeper probe, the state home department constituted an SIT to review the allegations and gather statements from the individuals involved, including the minister and her security detail.

The SIT concluded in its recent report that the student protesters never managed to reach the former minister because security personnel successfully intercepted them. Investigators also found no evidence that any weapon was used in the incident. The report has been submitted to the State Police Chief, who will determine subsequent actions, which may include disciplinary measures against the security guard whose initial statement sparked the severe allegations, as well as the police team that conducted the original investigation.

Not yet reported: The articles do not specify the exact nature of any disciplinary actions or whether the court has officially dismissed the remaining charges against the arrested activists.