Malappuram, Nov 21, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday launched extensive raids at multiple locations linked to former two-time MLA and Trinamool Congress leader P.V. Anvar in Malappuram as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities involving a Rs 12 crore loan from the Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC).

The raids began around 6.30 a.m. and were conducted simultaneously by ED units from Chennai, Kochi and Kozhikode.

Searches were carried out at Anvar’s residence in Othayi, his ‘Silsila’ amusement park in Manjeri, and the homes of his close aides.

Heavy police security was deployed during the operations.

According to ED sources, the probe is centred on allegations that Anvar fraudulently obtained two separate loans using documents of a single p

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