Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Kerala CM Vows Action Against Police Wrongdoing, Opposition Reacts
The Chief Minister of Kerala stated the government would not protect police officers who committed wrongdoing and would face punishment including dismissal.
This comes after the opposition party, UDF, brought up allegations of police brutality.
The UDF criticized the government's handling of the situation, citing instances of alleged torture.
The opposition has launched a hunger strike to protest against police actions and demand accountability.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan vowed to take action against police officers involved in wrongdoing.
The opposition Congress-led UDF criticized the government's response to alleged custodial torture.
The CM stated that wrongdoers in the police force will face stringent action including dismissal.
Opposition leader VD Satheesan demanded that the Chief Minister relinquish the Home portfolio.
The UDF launched an indefinite hunger strike to protest alleged police brutality.
- Who
- Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the Congress-led UDF
- What
- Discussion and protest regarding alleged custodial torture by police officers.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Kerala Assembly
- Why
- The opposition UDF raised concerns about alleged police brutality and demanded action.
Government's Stance
Opposition's Stance
Police Conduct
Government's Stance
The government will not shield police officers who committed wrongdoings, and will take action including dismissal.
Opposition's Stance
The government is perceived as encouraging corruption and justifying police brutality; The Opposition demanded the dismissal of officers involved in custodial torture.
- Event
- Discussion of alleged custodial torture cases in Kerala
- Key Figure
- Pinarayi Vijayan, Kerala Chief Minister
- Opposition
- Congress-led UDF
- Location
- Kerala Assembly
- Action
- UDF launched hunger strike