Grade SI suspended in Idukki for sharing ‘anti-Muslim’ post
A grade sub-inspector in Idukki, Kerala, has been suspended for sharing a derogatory, anti-Muslim video on social media. The police department initiated a departmental inquiry after a complaint was filed by the Muslim Youth League.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding communal tensions and the conduct of law enforcement officials in India's social media landscape.
District Police Chief A. Naseem has suspended a police officer for sharing on social media an ‘anti-Muslim’ post. The suspended official has been identified as Vijesh K., a grade sub-inspector attached to the Thodupuzha police station in Idukki.
The officer shared a video on his Facebook account depicting the destruction of an Athapookkalam (floral carpet), accompanied by comments allegedly targeting the Muslim community. The video had recently gone viral on social media, purportedly showing a young woman wearing a hijab kicking an Athapookkalam.
The video was circulated alongside claims that the incident occurred in Ernakulam district. In his post, Vijesh alleged that while the Pookkalam was initially believed to have been damaged by a dog, CCTV footage had revealed otherwise, adding remarks directed against the community.
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