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The screenshot, suspected to be fabricated, called CPM leader and LDF candidate in Vadakara K K Shailaja an infidel (kafir) and sought votes for Congress candidate Shafi Parambil in the name of his religion.
Congress and IUML ad decided to go to the root of the kafir screenshot after the CPM used the fake message to accuse the UDF of running a communal campaign in Vadakara.
Mebin Thomas Chappanthottathil was found guilty in a case registered by the Thottilpalam police.
The department has also reappointed the Thodannur AEO to lead this follow-up investigation, with a report expected on Monday.
The court also directed the investigation team to examine the petitioner's contention that the offence of forgery for harming someone's reputation should also be incorporated in the case.
The CPM state secretary, however, disowned Leftist social media groups such as 'Porali Shaji', 'Ambadimukk Sakhakkal - Kannur' and 'Red Encounter'.
In a response to Manorama News, Ribesh stated that his stance aligns with that of the DYFI leadership on the matter.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan told media that CPM link behind the post will be examined.
Vadakara police reveal the name of Porali Shaji admin but do not reveal much about his identity.
The central committee has identified multiple factors contributing to the defeat and believes that reclaiming communist ideals could help regain support.
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