KANNUR: The Vigilance and Anti Corruption Bureau has recorded the statement of Prashanthan on the allegation that he had given a bribe to Kannur ADM K Naveen Babu for obtaining a No Objection Certificate for a petrol pump. The Vigilance officials questioned Prashanthan after summoning him to their office in Kannur. He has been asked to present the documents regarding the issue such as the source of the money given as a bribe and the complaint given to the Chief Minister. The Vigilance will take further action after examining these documents.

The Vigilance officials also recorded the statement of Muslim Leaguer TNA Khader who lodged a complaint demanding a case be filed against TV Prashanthan under the Anti-Corruption Law for his alleged involvement in the petrol pump scam. The controversial land is located at Chengalayi Panchayat in Irikkur. Khader lodged the complaint with the Vigilance Director after Prashanthan admitted to giving a bribe.

The investigation is headed by Kozhikode Special Cell SP Abdul Razaq. The Vigilance team will investigate the bribery allegation raised by Divya against Naveen Babu and the complaints filed by Prashanthan.