Police on Thursday said 12 people have been arrested so far in connection with the attack on vehicles belonging to Enforcement Directorate officials following searches conducted at the rented residence of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
According to police, more arrests are likely as several others, including local Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader I P Binu, have been taken into custody for questioning.
Earlier in the day, State Police Chief Ravada A Chandrasekhar met Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala and assured strict action against those involved in the violence.
The incident occurred a day after the Enforcement Directorate carried out searches linked to the alleged CMRL money laundering case.
