Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Kerala Orders Fresh Probe in Nithin Raj Case
In Kerala, India, a student named Nithin Raj died by suicide on April 10.
His family says he was humiliated because of his caste.
The police first thought it was about a loan app, but later they found a teacher named Dr. M.K. Ram might be involved.
The police arrested Dr. Ram, but the court said they didn't follow the right steps.
So, the Home Minister ordered a new team to investigate.
Nithin's family is not happy with the police and thinks they helped Dr. Ram.
The government says they are doing a new investigation to make sure everything is fair.
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala orders fresh probe into Nithin Raj's death case.
Prime accused Dr. M.K. Ram released on procedural grounds, exposing lapses in Crime Branch probe.
New Special Investigation Team constituted, headed by IG Ajitha Begum.
Nithin Raj's family alleges caste-based humiliation and police collusion with the accused.
Government maintains no deliberate lapse, fresh probe to address all doubts.
- Who
- Nithin Raj (victim), Dr. M.K. Ram (accused), Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala
- What
- Fresh investigation ordered in Nithin Raj's death case due to procedural lapses in the initial probe
- When
- After the release of the prime accused, Dr. M.K. Ram, on procedural grounds
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- To address serious lapses in the Crime Branch probe and allegations of collusion between police and the accused
Family and Supporters
Government and Police
Police Investigation
Family and Supporters
Alleged collusion between police and the accused, procedural errors in arrest.
Government and Police
No deliberate lapse, fresh probe to address all doubts.
- Victim
- Nithin Raj, Dalit BDS student
- Accused
- Dr. M.K. Ram
- Date of Death
- April 10
- Initial Investigation Team
- Crime Branch
- New Investigation Team
- Special Investigation Team headed by IG Ajitha Begum
- Allegations
- Caste-based humiliation, procedural errors in arrest
- Government Action
- Ordered fresh investigation, constituted new probe team