Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has said that he is rejecting the explanation given by the Delhi police through media on the 'raid' carried out at Kerala House for cow meat.
"The explanation of the police is unacceptable. Kerala House is an office of the state in Delhi. If there had been any complaint, the police should have first asked about it to those concerned. They never carried out such an enquiry.
"The police just burst into Kerala House along with the petitioner without checking who filed the complaint or its credibility. Also, they could not find any fault," the Chief Minister said at a press conference here on Wednesday.
"The laws of the country are applicable to all. Cow meat is banned in Delhi. The ban is applicable to Kerala House, too. Cow meat has not been cooked or served at the Kerala House canteen. But buffalo meat is served there. As there is no ban on buffalo meat, it will be served at the canteen," he added.
"It was not just a raid, but an action aimed at creating fear in the people's minds. It was a deliberate attempt to please somebody. The police action was a blow on the federal system prevailing in the country.
"The Prime Minister and the Home Minister have been informed of the matter. We will wait for a reply. I reacted now after seeing the explanation of the Delhi police on media. If we receive the same reply again, Kerala will take legal action," said the CM.