Archive · 21 May 2025
Another Peroorkada Officer Suspended in Bindu Case
A woman named Bindu was falsely accused of theft and detained by police.
Investigations revealed police misconduct and mistreatment of the woman, including being denied water and verbally abused.
An Assistant Sub-Inspector, Prasannakumar, has been suspended for dereliction of duty, while the sub-inspector was previously suspended.
Additional officers present during the incident may face further action as the inquiry continues.
The Chief Minister condemned the police actions.
An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) was suspended for mistreating a Dalit woman.
The woman, Bindu R., was illegally detained on a false theft charge.
The ASI was found guilty of dereliction of duty.
The complainant accused the ASI of harassment and verbal abuse.
This action follows the previous suspension of a sub-inspector in the same case.
- Who
- Assistant Sub-Inspector Prasannakumar, Bindu R., and Peroorkada police.
- What
- ASI Prasannakumar was suspended for misconduct in a false theft case.
- When
- April 23rd (incident), May 21st, 2025 (suspension of Prasannakumar).
- Where
- Peroorkada police station, Kerala.
- Why
- Due to mistreatment of a woman during illegal detention.
- Officer Suspended
- Prasannakumar, Assistant Sub-Inspector
- Victim
- Bindu R., Dalit woman
- Charge
- False theft of a gold necklace
- Location
- Peroorkada Police Station
- Date of Incident
- April 23