"Ruthless action will be taken...": CM Vijayan on frauds over disbursal of CMDRF

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan took to social media to say that stronger steps will be taken to ensure that the deserving get aid from the CMDRF and also to stop the undeserving from receiving it. "The government wants to make sure that there are no malpractices in the distribution of aid. That is why Vigilance was assigned for a thorough examination. The wrongdoers will be shown no mercy", the CM wrote in his post.

"Strong action will be taken to prevent undeserving from receiving aid from CMDRF and to ensure that the deserving gets it. The government will not allow malpractice in the distribution of aid. That is why Vigilance was assigned for a thorough examination.

Vigilance was instructed to further action in issues found with the distribution of aid.

The Chief Minister's distress relief fund is to help victims of natural disasters and those who suffer from ailments. Ruthless action will be taken against those who tried to provide aid to the undeserving", the CM wrote in his post.