Thiruvananthapuram: Following the dismissal of anticipatory bail plea by High Court, ex-principal secretary to Chief Minister, M Sivasankar has been taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday.
The High Court earlier today dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of Sivasankar in cases registered by ED and the Customs Department in connection with the high-profile gold smuggling case.
Sivasankar was taken into custody from Ayurveda hospital in Vanchiyoor who was earlier admitted after complaining of back pain. He is being taken to the ED office in Kochi and his arrest will be recorded by today evening.
