Kerala government replaces prosecutor in ED assault case amid bail controversy, appoints Special Public Prosecutor
The Kerala government has appointed a new Special Public Prosecutor in the case involving the assault on Enforcement Directorate officials. This decision follows criticism regarding the previous prosecutor's handling of bail proceedings for one of the accused.
Why it matters
The case highlights tensions between state authorities and federal agencies, as well as concerns over the integrity of legal proceedings.
The Kerala government on Sunday (June 28, 2026) appointed senior advocate A. Santhosh Kumar as the Special Public Prosecutor in the case relating to the alleged assault on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials following a raid on the residence of the Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan in Thiruvananthapuram recently.
The report balances the government's administrative action with the police's stated reasons for the change, maintaining a neutral tone.
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