The Crime Branch (CB) investigation into the Maradu illegal apartment construction case in Kerala has taken a curious turn with the investigation officer being transferred out before the completion of the probe, only to be brought back later.
Rex Bobby Aravin, DySP (Crime Branch), who was leading the probe against former officials of the Maradu municipality and the builders who illegally constructed the apartments, was transferred out of the district to Crime Branch (Central Division), Thiruvananthapuram, in July. The transfer order came when the probe in two of the three cases was almost complete.
Fearing that the transfer of the investigation officer at a crucial time would derail the investigation and prosecution in the cases, some of the legal officers involved in the case approached top police officials and sought the continuation of his service, it is learnt.
