THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a release issued, DGP Lokanath Behera said action will be taken on the alleged malpractices occurred in the postal ballots distributed to the policemen. It has been prima facie found that the police association has a role in the incident. Chief electoral officer Teeka Ram Meena has given direction to probe the incident and submit a report.

Meena has directed to submit a report by May 15 after a detailed probe is conducted. The DGP decided to take strict action soon after this.

Meena had sought a report from the DGP soon after the allegation was exposed. He ordered a detailed inquiry after the initial report was approved.