Alappuzha, June 28 -- Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Sunday announced that the State government will appoint a Special Public Prosecutor in the case related to the alleged attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials following raids conducted at the residence of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

The announcement came after the ninth accused in the case was granted bail, with the Public Prosecutor allegedly arguing before the court in a manner contrary to the police report.

Chennithala told media personnel here that the government had decided to immediately replace the existing prosecutor and ensure effective prosecution of the case.

"There is no doubt about it. The government has been in office for only a month, ...