THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Public Service Commission (PSC) has come up with an explanation regarding Anu, who committed suicide over dejection that a PSC rank list consisting of his name was canceled. Anu's suicide is sad. The PSC rank list with Anu's name was not cancelled. 50 rank holders were appointed from that list. Advice memos were sent to 75 rank holders. As Anu is the 76th rank holder, he wasn't included, PSC explained.

The PSC has withdrawn their stand of banning or taking action against the candidates who raised criticism against the commission after widespread protests from opposition parties and candidates.

The PSC had earlier said that they will take disciplinary action against the candidates in the staff nurse, physiotherapist, and general physiotherapist designations in Kasaragod district.