The record
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- Police have summoned former Thodupuzha municipal chairman Saneesh George for questioning after detaining him on suspicion of drug abuse.
- George was taken into custody from Kodikkulam during a search operation by the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force under Operation Toofan.
- Officers say drug-related paraphernalia was seized, though no synthetic drugs were found on him.
- George was made chairman in 2020 with LDF support as a Congress rebel, unseated in 2024 after being named in a bribery case, and later returned to the Congress party.
- DYFI activists protested at the Thodupuzha DySP office, alleging authorities were trying to shield George from the drug case.
What to watch next
- Outcome of George's scheduled interrogation at Kanjar Police Station
- Whether any case is registered against George following questioning
- Response of Congress and local political parties to the allegations
What changed2
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Saneesh George
former Thodupuzha municipal chairman
1 quote · 1 outlet
“I was riding a two-wheeler that contained an empty pouch and tools used for consuming MDMA, but I do not know who kept those empty plastic pouches there. The police sprayed pepper spray in my face and questioned me, yet they only imposed a fine of ₹2,000 for smoking in a public place”
In the article
…the police on Friday (September 18), claiming that officers intentionally framed him. Speaking to reporters in Thodupuzha on Friday, Mr. George claimed that the police did not seize any MDMA from his possession. “ I was riding a two-wheeler that contained an empty pouch and tools used for consuming MDMA, but I do not know who kept those empty plastic pouches there. The police sprayed pepper spray in my face and questioned me, yet they only imposed a fine of ₹2,000 for smoking in a public place ,” said Mr. George. Mr. George further alleged that certain police officers loyal to the Left Democratic Front (LDF) intentionally framed him. “I am a timber businessman and need to interact with people from all walks…
A. Naseem
Idukki District Police Chief
1 quote · 1 outlet
“The allegations raised by the former municipal chairman are completely baseless, and the police have comprehensive video evidence”
In the article
…The police recorded the entire procedure on video. Section 27 (b) was invoked for the consumption of synthetic drugs after we received intelligence that a group would arrive in the area with a large quantity of MDMA. The allegations raised by the former municipal chairman are completely baseless, and the police have comprehensive video evidence ,” added Mr. Naseem. Published - September 18, 2026 06:20 pm IST…
Why it matters3
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- Saneesh George (former Thodupuzha municipal chairman) police detention and questioning· immediate
- Saneesh George reputational damage· weeks
- Kerala Police fabrication allegation credibility risk· weeks
Coverage1
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Named India · Kodikkulam · Thodupuzha · Thodupuzha Municipality · A Naseem · Congress · Democratic Youth Federation of India · District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force · Idukki District Police · Kanjar Police Station · Left Democratic Front · Saneesh George
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