Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Kerala Suspends ADGP Over Youth Congress Attack Probe
In Kerala, a high-ranking police officer named M R Ajith Kumar was suspended because he was accused of interfering in an investigation.
This investigation is about an attack on some Youth Congress workers by the police and the staff of the former chief minister, Pinarayi Vijayan.
The current chief minister, V D Satheesan, ordered a new investigation into the attack, which happened in 2023.
Two Youth Congress workers, including one who is now an MLA named A D Thomas, were hurt in the attack.
The court had ordered a probe in 2024, but the previous government did not take any action.
The suspension of the ADGP is seen as a step to ensure a fair investigation, but some people think it is politically motivated.
ADGP M R Ajith Kumar suspended for interfering in the probe of the attack on Youth Congress workers.
The attack occurred in 2023 involving the personal security staff of then chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
Current Chief Minister V D Satheesan ordered a re-investigation two months after taking office.
Two Youth Congress workers, including MLA A D Thomas, were attacked for showing black flags to the chief minister’s convoy.
A court ordered a probe in 2024, but the previous government took no action.
- Who
- ADGP M R Ajith Kumar, Chief Minister V D Satheesan, Youth Congress workers, Pinarayi Vijayan
- What
- Suspension of ADGP over interference in probe of attack on Youth Congress workers
- When
- After a re-investigation ordered two months after current CM took office
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- To ensure a fair and impartial investigation into the attack
Government Action
Political Opposition
Suspension of ADGP
Government Action
The suspension of ADGP M R Ajith Kumar is seen as a necessary step to ensure a fair and impartial investigation into the attack on Youth Congress workers.
Political Opposition
Opposition parties argue that the suspension is politically motivated and aimed at targeting the previous government.
- ADGP Suspended
- M R Ajith Kumar
- Incident Date
- 2023
- Re-investigation Ordered
- Two months after current CM took office
- Court Order
- 2024
- Victims
- Two Youth Congress workers, including MLA A D Thomas