Kerala Govt. Denies Misuse Allegations Against Suspended ADGP Ajith Kumar
· India · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
The Kerala state government informed the Ernakulam Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal that the Special Investigation Team found witness statements and case diary entries related to a 2023 assault on Youth Congress workers in Alappuzha were allegedly rewritten by ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar and his staff. The government cites the SIT report, a State Police Chief report, and Ajith’s own explanation as evidence of misuse of his official position. The suspension was issued as an interim measure to ensure disciplinary proceedings could be conducted without interference. The affidavit rejects claims that the suspension was timed to hinder Ajith’s promotion to DGP, noting that promotion is governed by procedure and not guaranteed by vacancy. The order was passed after Ajith had submitted an explanation, and the government says the suspension is not mechanical.
Why it matters
The case raises questions about police accountability in Kerala and may affect the promotion prospects of senior officers. It also signals that state governments can invoke disciplinary procedures without it affecting official career progression when evidence is presented.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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