Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Kerala Home Minister Rules Out Promotion for Suspended ADGP Ajithkumar
The Home Minister of Kerala, Ramesh Chennithala, said that a senior police officer, M R Ajithkumar, will not be promoted to the highest police rank, DGP, because he is currently suspended.
The suspension is due to allegations that he interfered with an investigation into an assault case.
The assault happened during a political event in Alappuzha in December 2023.
The government says that according to the rules, a suspended officer cannot be promoted.
Ajithkumar's request to stop his suspension was not approved by the tribunal, so his promotion is unlikely to happen.
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced that suspended ADGP M R Ajithkumar will not be promoted to DGP.
Ajithkumar's suspension is due to allegations of interfering with an investigation into an assault case in Alappuzha.
The assault involved members of the Chief Minister's security team and Youth Congress workers in December 2023.
The government states that a suspended officer cannot be promoted according to the rules.
Ajithkumar's request to stay his suspension was denied by the administrative tribunal.
- Who
- Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala and ADGP M R Ajithkumar
- What
- Decision not to promote suspended ADGP Ajithkumar to DGP
- When
- Announcement made on Wednesday, July 24, 2024
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Why
- Ajithkumar's suspension remains in force and has not been stayed by the administrative tribunal
Government's Stance
Ajithkumar's Position
Suspension and Promotion
Government's Stance
The government maintains that Ajithkumar's suspension prevents his promotion to DGP as per the rules.
Ajithkumar's Position
Ajithkumar likely seeks reinstatement and promotion, arguing the suspension is unjustified.
- Officer Suspended
- M R Ajithkumar
- Position
- ADGP (Additional Director General of Police)
- Suspension Date
- July 24, 2024
- Reason for Suspension
- Alleged interference in the investigation of an assault case
- Assault Incident Date
- December 15, 2023
- Location of Assault
- Alappuzha, Kerala
- Current Status
- Suspension not stayed by the administrative tribunal