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Chennithala Condemns Police Threats, Promises Action Over Misconduct
Ramesh Chennithala said people should not threaten police officers.
He also said police officers must face consequences if an investigation finds they did something wrong.
The discussion followed a police lathicharge at a university hostel after a clash between student and political groups.
The CPI(M) held protests over the incident.
A party leader, V Joy, was alleged to have threatened officers.
The CPI(M) also released a recording in which a Sub Inspector was allegedly heard threatening an SFI leader.
Chennithala said both kinds of threats were wrong.
He said the lathicharge would be investigated and the law would take its course.
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said threats against police personnel would not be tolerated.
He said police misconduct, including allegations against a Sub Inspector, would be investigated and addressed under the law.
The controversy followed a police lathicharge at Kerala University Men's Hostel on September 30 after a clash between Youth Congress and SFI activists.
CPI(M) leader and MLA V Joy allegedly threatened police officers during protests; the party also released a recording of a Sub Inspector allegedly threatening an SFI leader.
Chennithala criticized protests outside police officers' homes and said he had assured Education Minister V Sivankutty and SFI leaders the lathicharge would be investigated.
- Who
- Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, CPI(M) leader and MLA V Joy, police personnel, and SFI leaders.
- What
- Chennithala condemned threats against police while promising an inquiry and action if police wrongdoing is established.
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, including Kerala University Men's Hostel.
- When
- Chennithala made the remarks on Sunday; the lathicharge occurred on September 30.
- Why
- The remarks followed protests over a police lathicharge after a clash between Youth Congress and SFI activists, as well as allegations of threats by a politician and a police officer.
Accountability for Police Conduct
Protection of Police Personnel
Alleged police misconduct
Accountability for Police Conduct
The CPI(M) released a recording allegedly capturing a Sub Inspector threatening an SFI leader, and Chennithala said any police wrongdoing would be investigated and dealt with under the law.
Protection of Police Personnel
Chennithala said threats, insults, or assaults against police personnel would not be accepted and that officers must be able to uphold the law.
Protests and alleged threats
Accountability for Police Conduct
The CPI(M) and affiliated organisations protested over the police lathicharge at the university hostel.
Protection of Police Personnel
Chennithala criticized alleged threats by V Joy and protests outside officers' homes, saying such actions could affect their families.
Key facts
- Minister
- Ramesh Chennithala, Kerala Home Minister
- Lathicharge location
- Kerala University Men's Hostel, Thiruvananthapuram
- Lathicharge date
- September 30
- Clash participants
- Youth Congress and SFI activists
- Alleged political threat
- CPI(M) leader and MLA V Joy allegedly threatened police officers during a protest.
- Recorded allegation
- The CPI(M) released a phone recording in which a Sub Inspector was allegedly heard threatening an SFI leader.
- Minister's assurance
- He said the lathicharge would be investigated and police misconduct would not be shielded if established.
Quotes
Ramesh Chennithala
Kerala Home Minister
“On what provocation is he saying that police officers will be murdered? I heard his words. Whether said by him or by the Sub Inspector, none of it is correct.”
deccanchronicle.com
“I am not justifying what the Sub Inspector said. If the police make a mistake, without any doubt, action will be taken after verification.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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