India, Aug. 3 -- The Kerala High Court on August 3, Monday granted regular bail to several persons accused of attacking Enforcement Directorate officials following a search at the residence of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in May.

Justice Kauser Edappagath granted bail despite the ED's claim that the incident was a "coordinated and organised assault" rather than a spontaneous protest. The detailed order is awaited.

The attack allegedly took place on May 27 as ED officials were leaving after conducting a search linked to financial dealings between Vijayan's daughter T Veena's firm, Exalogic Solutions, and sand mining company Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL).

The ED alleged that a mob attacked vehicles carrying the official...