Gold smuggling case: ED interrogates KT Jaleel

KOCHI: The Enforcement Directorate on Friday interrogated Minister KT Jaleel in connection with the Thiruvananthapuram gold smuggling case. The interrogation took place at the Enforcement Directorate office in Kochi on Friday morning.

According to sources, the minister was questioned about the controversies regarding the diplomatic baggage. He was also probed about protocol violation and his connections with the accused in the case. The interrogation, which commenced at 9 am, lasted for around two and a half hours. The minister had reached the ED office in a private vehicle.