PATHANAMTHITTA: Naveen Babu's family has testified that they suspect conspiracy in the farewell and petrol pump issue. The family also stated that they stand by their statement against the collector. The statement of the family was taken by a special investigation team from Kannur. Officers reached Naveen Babu's house in the afternoon and returned after taking his statement.

The investigation team came to testify with a copy of Naveen Babu's call list. Meanwhile, the family members did not respond to the media after the statement. The family had alleged that despite the appointment of a special investigation team, the investigation was ineffective. The family including Naveen's brother has demanded a comprehensive investigation including the conspiracy behind the bribery allegations made by former district panchayat president PP Divya.

Petrol pump owner Prashanth's statement was recorded yesterday in connection with the case. Prashanth gave his statement in presence at Kannur town station. Town SHO Sreejith Koderi testified that Prasanth has two signatures. There were two types of names and signatures in the document given to get the land for the petrol pump under the terms of the lease agreement and in the complaint against Naveen Babu. The special investigation team was called to clarify this and ask some other things related to Divya's statement.