KANNUR: A marriage was held at Partha Convention Centre at Bakkalam in Anthoor municipality, which became controversial with the suicide of NRI investor Sajan Parayil. The first marriage function was held today after getting the license. The first marriage was that of Sajan’s cousin. Booking for 15 programmes including this have been obtained.

Some marriages were held at the convention centre even before getting the municipality’s occupancy certificate. Sajan committed suicide and some political controversies broke out after this. Even as the probe on his suicide did not reach anywhere, the Anthoor municipality sanctioned occupancy certificate for the centre on condition of anonymity. This was the first function after this. Some prayers were held at the centre two days back.

Sajan Parayil ended his life in June allegedly under strain following refusal of permits to the centre. Four officials of the municipality were suspended. The investigation into Sajan's suicide is yet to be completed.