Left MLA Jaleel links gold smuggling through Karipur airport to Muslim community, sparks row

K T Jaleel, a Left MLA, caused controversy by stating that most gold smugglers through Malappuram airport are Muslims. He urged community leaders to address this issue. IUML and MLA P V Anvar criticized him, calling the statement derogatory. This controversy arose amid debates over Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's alleged comments on Malappuram.