Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Kerala Official Arrested for Derogatory Remarks, Faces Dismissal
A government worker in Kerala, India, was arrested for making mean and offensive comments about a nurse who died in a plane crash.
The official, A. Pavithran, posted nasty remarks on social media that were also discriminatory and related to caste.
This caused a lot of anger.
Police arrested him, and the government is likely going to fire him.
This isn't the first time he's been in trouble for his behavior.
He had previously been warned and even suspended for similar offensive posts.
Despite the warnings, he continued making inappropriate comments, leading to his arrest and potential job loss.
Kerala Revenue official arrested for derogatory remarks about a nurse who died in a plane crash.
A. Pavithran, a junior superintendent, was taken into custody by Hosdurg police.
He was arrested under non-bailable provisions and the Information Technology Act.
The Kasaragod District Collector suspended Pavithran and recommended his dismissal.
Pavithran had previously faced disciplinary actions for similar offenses.
- Who
- A. Pavithran, a junior superintendent at the Vellarikundu Taluk Office.
- What
- A Kerala Revenue official was arrested for making derogatory and casteist remarks.
- When
- The arrest happened on Friday evening.
- Where
- Kerala, India.
- Why
- For making obscene and casteist remarks against a nurse who died in a plane crash and repeated misconduct.
Public Outrage
Government Action
Public Reaction
Public Outrage
The public strongly condemned the official's remarks on social media and called for appropriate action.
Government Action
N/A
- Arrested Official
- A. Pavithran
- Official Position
- Junior Superintendent
- Location
- Vellarikundu Taluk Office
- Charges
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, IT Act
- Action
- Suspended and recommended for dismissal
- Previous Offenses
- Defamatory social media posts, casteist remarks