The Kerala Home Department has directed the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau to conduct a thorough inquiry into a 2006 case involving Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The allegations date back to his tenure as the Public Works Department secretary in Kerala, concerning irregularities in the MC Road upgradation project under the Kerala State Transport Project. The probe was originally initiated after Malaysian civil engineer Lee See Been died by suicide, leaving a note that reportedly named Kumar amid claims of corruption and delayed bill clearances. Authorities have revived the investigation following a fresh complaint alleging the initial inquiry was derailed due to external pressure.
