Kerala home minister Ramesh Chennithala today said the state government was yet to verify the Maoist-link of the nine-member armed men, who vandalised the corporate office of Indo-Japanese joint venture, Nitta Gelatin India Limited (NGIL), in Kochi, on Monday.
Speaking to mediapersons in New Delhi, the minister said further investigation was required to verify the identity of attackers.
Meanwhile, police had filed a case against the attackers. The accused have been charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
It had sounded an alert at all travel points, bus depots and railways stations, besides forming a team with members from state intelligence to jointly investigate the incident.
Meanwhile, the commercial and industrial bodies of the state have expressed shock over the incident.
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) today said conflicts or differences in opinion should be resolved through mutual dialogue.
The industy body, in a statement, said individuals should not resort to violent methods to resolve conflicts. And incidents of this nature would negatively impact business climate in the state and would adversely affect investor's confidence, the CII said.
Speaking to mediapersons in New Delhi, the minister said further investigation was required to verify the identity of attackers.
Meanwhile, police had filed a case against the attackers. The accused have been charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
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The police had also questioned several persons suspected of having links with the Maoist and Left extremist groups.
It had sounded an alert at all travel points, bus depots and railways stations, besides forming a team with members from state intelligence to jointly investigate the incident.
Meanwhile, the commercial and industrial bodies of the state have expressed shock over the incident.
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) today said conflicts or differences in opinion should be resolved through mutual dialogue.
The industy body, in a statement, said individuals should not resort to violent methods to resolve conflicts. And incidents of this nature would negatively impact business climate in the state and would adversely affect investor's confidence, the CII said.