Kerala gold smuggling case: Charges framed against ex-secy

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala government has initiated proceedings for disciplinary action against IAS officer M Sivasankar, currently suspended for alleged links with the key accused in a case involving smuggling of gold through diplomatic channels. The government has framed the article of charges and served it to Sivasankar.
According to sources, the charges against the officer say that he misused his official position by providing reference to appoint a person, who was also working as secretary to the UAE consul general.