Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Case filed over fake news against IGP and staff
A case has been registered against an online portal for spreading fake news about IGP Ajeetha Beegam and her staff.
The fake news claimed that there were flaws in the investigation of a road accident where a couple died, and that Beegam's staff was involved.
The case was registered after Beegam complained to the police.
The police are trying to find out who is running the online portal.
Earlier, the driver who caused the accident and some police officials were arrested for their role in the incident.
A case was registered against an online portal for circulating fake news about IGP Ajeetha Beegam and her staff.
The fake news alleged flaws in the investigation of a road accident that killed a couple and claimed Beegam's staff was involved.
The case was registered by the Thiruvananthapuram Rural Cyber Police based on a complaint by Beegam.
The case was filed under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act.
Police are working to identify the individuals operating the online portal.
- Who
- IGP Ajeetha Beegam and her staff member
- What
- Fake news circulated alleging flaws in investigation and staff involvement in a road accident
- When
- Case registered on January 25, accident occurred on January 4
- Where
- Kilimanoor, Thiruvananthapuram
- Why
- To identify and take legal action against the individuals operating the online portal
- Complainant
- IGP Ajeetha Beegam
- Accused Portal
- We the World of Friends
- Incident Location
- Kilimanoor
- Accident Date
- January 4
- Case Registered Date
- January 25
- Arrested Driver
- Vishnu of Karakonam
- Arrested Police Officials
- Kilimanoor SHO and two sub-inspectors