Kerala Govt orders probe into CMRL-Exalogic case involving former CM Pinarayi, Riyas

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 22 (UNI) The Kerala government has ordered an investigation into the alleged financial transactions between Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) and Exalogic Solutions Pvt Ltd, the now-defunct company of T Veena, daughter of Opposition Leader and former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The investigation will also cover allegations concerning Vijayan, Veena and her husband, former minister and CPI(M) leader P A Mohammed Riyas, following a recommendation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said the State Police Chief had been entrusted with conducting the investigation and that the Home Department would issue the formal order. The…