Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Kerala Suspends ADGP for Sabotaging Alappuzha Assault Probe
The Kerala government has suspended a high-ranking police officer, ADGP M R Kumar, for trying to sabotage an investigation.
The investigation was about an assault on Youth Congress and KSU workers by the security staff of a former chief minister.
A special team found that the ADGP tried to change evidence and protect the accused.
The government took action to make sure the investigation is fair and the truth comes out.
ADGP M R Kumar suspended for sabotaging the Alappuzha assault case probe.
SIT found Kumar manipulated case diaries and altered evidence to protect accused security personnel.
Chief Minister V D Satheesan approved the suspension based on SIT recommendations.
The assault involved Youth Congress and KSU workers by former CM Pinarayi Vijayan's security staff.
SIT concluded Kumar's actions were deliberate attempts to weaken the prosecution's case.
- Who
- ADGP M R Kumar (Ajithkumar), Youth Congress and KSU workers, former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan's security staff
- What
- Suspension of ADGP for sabotaging the probe into the Alappuzha assault case
- When
- Suspension order issued on Thursday
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- To prevent manipulation of the investigation and ensure justice for the assaulted workers
Government Action
ADGP Defense
Suspension Justification
Government Action
The government suspended ADGP Ajithkumar based on SIT findings of sabotage.
ADGP Defense
ADGP Ajithkumar may argue that his actions were misinterpreted or that he was following protocol.
- Suspended Officer
- ADGP M R Kumar (Ajithkumar)
- Investigation Team
- Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by SP Shoukath Ali
- Incident Date
- 2023
- Chief Minister
- V D Satheesan
- Home Minister
- Ramesh Chennithala
- Accused Security Personnel
- Personal security staff of former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan