Thiruvananthapuram: Janam TV co-ordinating editor Anil Nambiar, who was questioned by Customs department in connection with the gold smuggling case, has removed himself from the responsibilities at the TV channel.

Anil Nambiar himself confirmed this through a Facebook post.

In the post, Anil Nambiar clarified that he had appeared before the Customs department to record his statement. “I have nothing to hide in this matter and I am not trying to safeguard anyone,” he wrote.

Anil Nambiar clarified that he called Swapna Suresh to seek an explanation from the UAE consulate regarding the gold smuggling case.

Anil Nambiar explained that he was removing himself from the responsibilities entrusted upon him by Janam TV until the shadow of doubts looming over him was cleared.