Kochi City Police Commissioner removed amid Cheranalloor luxury car crash probe involving judge’s minor son
The Kerala government has removed Kochi City Police Commissioner Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar following allegations of mishandling a fatal hit-and-run case involving a judge's minor son. Four other police officers were also suspended for their role in the investigation's irregularities.
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This case highlights concerns regarding police accountability and potential judicial influence in criminal investigations.
Kochi City Police Commissioner removed amid Cheranalloor luxury car crash probe involving judge’s minor son left Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/bcb4yl/article71634576.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_26_2026_000310B.jpg - **EDS: SCREENGRAB VIA PTI VIDEOS** Kochi: Kochi City Police Commissioner Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar speaks to the media on the Keralam Mercedes crash, in Kochi, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. (PTI Photo) (PTI10_26_2026_000310B) Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar likely to be replaced by R. Nishanthini, who is currently serving as IGP (South Zone). Move comes a day after govt suspended four police officers attached to Cheranalloor police station KOCHI The Keralam government continued its crackdown on the alleged police mishandling of the Cheranalloor car crash case, in which a 55-year-old man was killed by a speeding luxury car allegedly driven by the 17-year-old son of an additional judge, by removing Inspector General of Police (IGP) S.
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