Former Excise Commissioner Reports Corruption; CPI(M) Names Minister

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A former Excise Commissioner submitted a report to the Kerala government detailing corruption and bribery within the department before leaving his post. The report mentions that Excise Minister M. Liju was acquainted with a bar owner allegedly involved in the transactions, with the CPI(M) alleging the minister's involvement.
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Former Excise Commissioner flags corruption in dept, CPI(M) alleges minister's involvement (opens Hindustan Times in a new tab)
Ex-Keralam Excise Commissioner flags corruption, bribery in report to govt; CPI(M) alleges Minister’s involvement (opens The Hindu in a new tab)
In report submitted to State government shortly before being relieved from the post, Seeram Sambasiva Rao mentions that Excise Minister M. Liju was acquainted with one of the bar owners allegedly involved in the transactions

