Police station adoption list withdrawn following controversy over inclusion of suspended ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar
The Kerala Home department withdrew a list of senior police officers assigned to adopt police stations after the inclusion of a suspended ADGP sparked controversy. The initiative was part of a broader Union government plan to develop model police stations.
Why it matters
The incident reflects the political sensitivity surrounding police administration and the challenges of implementing national policing reforms at the state level.
The inclusion of suspended Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) M.R. Ajith Kumar on the list of senior police officers assigned to “adopt” police stations as part of the Union government’s efforts to create model police stations has triggered a controversy. The issue prompted the Keralam Home department to order the withdrawal of the list.
The order, issued by State Police Chief Ravada A. Chandrasekhar on August 31, 2026, follows the directions issued during a Director Generals of Police (DGPs) and Inspector Generals of Police (IGPs) Conference convened by the Prime Minister in 2025.
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