Kerala govt halts DySP reinstatement after Congress protests over sexual assault case
· India · The Hindu, Indian Express
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala directed the department to withdraw the reinstatement decision for DySP A. Umesh following strong opposition within the Congress in Kozhikode. The DySP, suspended towards the end of last year, faces allegations of sexually assaulting a woman in police custody and accepting bribes from co-detainees. The government's decision to reinstate him triggered protests among Congress workers and leaders in Kozhikode. Following the opposition, District Congress Committee president K. Praveen Kumar and other leaders met Chennithala to raise the issue.
Why it matters
The reinstatement of a DySP accused of sexual assault and bribery has been blocked, reinforcing accountability within the police force. The decision follows public and political pressure, highlighting the government's responsiveness to opposition concerns in Kozhikode.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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