Fact Check: Did VD Satheesan Revoke Vellappally Natesan's Y-Category Security? The claim that Chief Minister VD Satheesan revoked the Y-category security granted to Vellappally Natesan, a former general secretary of the SNDP, is false. A viral social media post alleging this was debunked by Mathrubhumi’s Fact Check team, which confirmed the narrative was fabricated. The original claim, based on a screenshot of a breaking news report, falsely asserted that the state government had withdrawn the security. However, the Central Government had initially provided the Y-category protection in 2016, and it remains active today. The Y-category security was granted by the Central Government in 2016 following reports of threats from the banned terrorist group Al Umma. At the time, Natesan faced alleged threats of assassination, prompting the Centre to deploy 11 armed personnel from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to ensure his safety. The decision came after a series of incidents, including a threatening letter received at his SNDP office in Kollam, which was linked to Al Umma’s activities. Despite the initial security measures, the state government later withdrew the protection in 2017. This action was part of a broader context of political tensions, including allegations that Natesan had made divisive statements about the state government’s handling of minority communities. The state police and Central Government conducted joint investigations into the threats against Natesan, but no credible evidence of imminent danger was found. Media outlets like The Hindu reported that the threat perception had diminished after key Al Umma leaders were imprisoned, reducing the group’s influence in Tamil Nadu.#central_industrial_security_force #vd_satheesan #vellappally_natesan #sndp #al_UMMA
