Veena George attack case: Doctors find no external injuries, probe deepens
Synopsis
Fresh SIT findings in the Veena George attack case are unravelling the original complaint: doctors found no external injuries, her former gunman now says he filed his statement at her direction without witnessing any weapon attack, and CCTV footage doesn't corroborate the assault allegations. Five KSU activists who spent 16 days in jail are at the centre of what is rapidly becoming Kerala's most politically charged criminal probe.
Key Takeaways
Doctors at Pariyaram Medical College , Kannur , reportedly told the SIT that former minister Veena George had no visible external injuries .
Her former gunman Abhilash has allegedly told investigators he did not witness any weapon attack and filed his original complaint at George's direction.
A woman police inspector has reportedly said a statement was attributed to her that she never gave.
Five KSU activists were arrested on the basis of the original complaint, including a charge of attempt to murder , and spent 16 days in judicial custody .
The SIT is preparing to recommend action against Abhilash for allegedly giving a false statement, with a report to the DGP expected shortly.
The incident originated from a black flag protest at Kannur railway station on 25 February .
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged attack on former Kerala Health Minister Veena George by Kerala Students Union (KSU) activists has uncovered fresh evidence that casts doubt on the original complaint. Doctors at Pariyaram Medical College in Kannur district have reportedly told the SIT that George had no visible external injuries when she was admitted following the incident on 25 February.
What the Medical Evidence Shows
According to information emerging from the investigation, the treating doctors stated that George was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) due to swelling in her neck — but showed no visible external injuries. The SIT has recorded the doctors' statements and collected her medical records from the hospital. These findings add to a growing body of evidence that contradicts the original allegation of a weapon-led assault.
Former Gunman Reverses His Statement
The medical findings come days after George's former personal security officer, Abhilash, reportedly told the SIT that he did not witness any weapon attack during the incident. More critically, Abhilash has allegedly stated that his original complaint against the KSU activists — which accused them of using weapons and led to a charge of attempt to murder — was filed at George's direction, not based on what he personally witnessed. Based on his initial complaint, five KSU activists were arrested and spent 16 days in judicial custody before securing bail. The SIT is now reportedly preparing to recommend action against Abhilash for allegedly furnishing a false statement, and will submit its findings to the Director General of Police (DGP).
A Woman Inspector's Disputed Statement
Adding another layer to the controversy, a woman police inspector who was present at the scene has reportedly told the SIT that she never gave any statement to investigators at the time, and was surprised to find a statement attributed to her in the case records. This raises serious procedural questions about how the original investigation was conducted.
CCTV Footage and On-Ground Accounts Under Scrutiny
Statements from police personnel who were present at Kannur railway station — where KSU activists staged a black flag protest against George on 25 February — alongside available CCTV footage, have also reportedly failed to corroborate the allegation of a weapon attack. This is the incident in which George, then serving as Health Minister in the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)]-led government, was allegedly targeted by protesters. The original complaint resulted in serious criminal charges against the five activists.
Political and Legal Fallout
The case has become a significant political controversy in Kerala. The SIT was constituted after the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government came to power and ordered a fresh investigation. The SIT's forthcoming report to the DGP is expected to be a critical document — both for determining what actually occurred at the railway station and for assessing whether the serious charges brought against the activists were supported by evidence. The findings could have far-reaching implications for the individuals involved and for accountability in the use of the criminal justice process.
Point of View
The CCTV record, and, most damagingly, the complainant's own security officer. The SIT's constitution by the UDF government after it came to power adds a layer of political optics that cuts both ways: it could be seen as accountability, or as score-settling. What matters now is whether the report names institutional failures clearly and whether the DGP acts on them — because if the evidence is as it appears, the cost of a fabricated complaint was paid entirely by the accused.
NationPress
27 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the doctors say about Veena George's injuries?
Doctors at Pariyaram Medical College in Kannur reportedly told the SIT that former Health Minister Veena George had no visible external injuries when she was admitted. She was placed in the ICU due to swelling in her neck, according to information emerging from the investigation.
Who is Abhilash and why is his statement significant?
Abhilash was Veena George's former personal security officer (gunman) who filed the original complaint alleging that KSU activists used weapons to attack her. He has now reportedly told the SIT that he did not witness any weapon attack and that he gave his initial statement at George's direction — directly undermining the basis on which five activists were charged with attempt to murder.
What charges were brought against the KSU activists?
Five KSU activists were arrested and charged based on the original complaint, including the serious charge of attempt to murder. They spent 16 days in judicial custody before securing bail. The SIT's fresh findings have raised questions about whether those charges were supported by evidence.
Why was an SIT formed for this case?
The SIT was constituted after the Congress-led UDF government came to power in Kerala and ordered a further investigation into the case. The incident originally took place during a black flag protest at Kannur railway station on 25 February, when Veena George was Health Minister under the CPI(M)-led government.
What happens next in the investigation?
The SIT is preparing to submit a report to the Director General of Police (DGP) recommending action against Abhilash for allegedly giving a false statement. The report is expected to be a key document in determining what occurred at Kannur railway station and whether the original complaint was credible.
