Archive · 28 Jul 2026
CAT Denies Stay on IPS Officer's Suspension
A senior police officer named M.R. Ajith Kumar was suspended from his job because he is accused of trying to interfere with an investigation into a case where some people were hurt.
The court refused to stop his suspension, saying there is enough evidence to support the decision.
The officer says the suspension is unfair and that he should have been promoted instead.
The government says he is not fit for a higher position because of his actions.
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) denied a stay on the suspension of IPS officer M.R. Ajith Kumar.
Ajith Kumar was suspended for allegedly sabotaging the probe into the Alappuzha 'rescue operation' assault case.
The government argued that there is prima facie evidence of misconduct justifying the suspension.
Ajith Kumar's counsel contended that the suspension order was illegal and should have been signed by the Chief Minister.
The suspension came just before Ajith Kumar was scheduled to be promoted to the rank of Director General of Police (DGP).
- Who
- Senior IPS officer M.R. Ajith Kumar
- What
- Suspension from service and denial of stay by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)
- When
- Suspension on Thursday, July 2026; CAT hearing details not specified
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- Alleged sabotage of the probe into the Alappuzha 'rescue operation' assault case
Government's Stance
Ajith Kumar's Defense
Validity of Suspension
Government's Stance
The government argues that there is prima facie evidence of misconduct justifying the suspension.
Ajith Kumar's Defense
Ajith Kumar contends that the suspension order is illegal and should have been signed by the Chief Minister.
Fitness for DGP Role
Government's Stance
The government claims Ajith Kumar is unfit for the DGP role due to his alleged sabotage of the investigation.
Ajith Kumar's Defense
Ajith Kumar's counsel argues that the suspension is politically motivated and aims to block his promotion.
- Officer Suspended
- M.R. Ajith Kumar
- Position at Suspension
- Managing Director of Kerala State Beverages Corporation (BEVCO)
- Alleged Misconduct
- Sabotaging the probe into the Alappuzha 'rescue operation' assault case
- Investigation Team
- Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by SP Shoukath Ali
- Scheduled Promotion
- Promotion to Director General of Police (DGP) on July 31, 2026