Spcial Invstigation Team wants MM Mani to undergo Polygraph test

A special investigation team re-probing the political murders in Idukki has issued a notice to CPM leader M M Mani to present himself for a polygraph test at the Forensic Science Laboratory in Thiruvananthapuram within 10 days. The notice was issued on Sunday in connection with the Anchery Baby murder case. Besides Mani, notices were also issued to three others, O G Madanan, M K Damodaran and Kuttan. Head of the investigation team and inspector-general of police (Kochi range) K Padmakumar said the polygraph test was necessary for gathering vital information in the case. The SIT decided to go for polygraph tests after the accused had denied role in Baby's murder. Baby, then a 28-year-old INTUC worker, was murdered on November 13, 1982. "They need to undergo the tests. If they refuse, police will opt for all legally available means to get the tests done," police sources said. Cases were registered against former secretary of CPM's Idukki unit Mani and others for allegedly abetting political murders in that district during the 1980.

Mani, in a sensational speech in Thodupuzha on May 26, had listed out the murders, saying one was shot dead, another beaten to death, and a third person fatally stabbed. All three deceased were CPM's political opponents. Email this article to a Friend M M Mani said that he will accept investigating officials notice to appear for the polygraph test in connection with Ancheri Baby murder case, tomorrow. He said that a decision on further proceedings will be taken after discussing with legal experts.

Apart from Mani, notice will be sent to Udumbanchola native Kainakari Kuttan, O G Madanan and A K Damodaran.