Kerala govt. approves suspension of ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar over alleged interference in case of assault on YC workers in Alappuzha
The Kerala government has suspended ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar following an inquiry that found he interfered in a 2023 investigation regarding the assault of Youth Congress workers. The decision follows a report by the State Police Chief indicating the officer attempted to derail the legal process.
Why it matters
This case highlights issues of political interference in law enforcement and the accountability of high-ranking police officials.
The State government on Thursday decided to suspend Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) M.R. Ajith Kumar over allegations that he interfered in the investigation into the assault on Youth Congress workers by former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s security detail in Alappuzha in 2023.
The move follows the submission of a detailed inquiry report by State Police Chief Ravada A. Chandrasekhar a day ago to the Home department, which indicates Mr. Kumar’s involvement in attempts to influence the course of the investigation, according to sources in the Home department.
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