S. Sreejith emerges front-runner for Kerala DGP post after M.R. Ajith Kumar’s suspension
ADGP S. Sreejith has emerged as the primary candidate for Kerala's Director General of Police following the suspension of M.R. Ajith Kumar. The suspension stems from disciplinary issues related to the interference in an investigation involving political security personnel.
Why it matters
The appointment of a state's top police official is a significant administrative event that impacts law enforcement and political accountability.
With Director General of Kerala Fire and Rescue Services Nitin Agrawal set to retire on Friday (July 31, 2026), attention has shifted to the appointment of the State’s next Director General of Police (DGP).
The race for the top police post has taken a new turn following the suspension of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) M.R. Ajith Kumar, who was widely considered the front-runner for promotion.
Mr. Kumar was suspended after disciplinary action was initiated against him over allegations that he attempted to interfere with the investigation into the alleged assault on Youth Congress workers by former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s security personnel during the Nava Kerala Sadas outreach programme in Alappuzha in 2023.
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