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Published on: September 7, 2024

Kerala’s Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) for Law and Order M.R. Ajith Kumar is in the dock after importants allegations made against him, leading to a probe by high-level officials from state police department. These allegations were brought to public by P.V. Anvar, a independent legislator of the Left Democratic Front (LDF).

Background and Current Role

Over his career, Ajith Kumar held many important pilgrimages in the Kerala Police which patrolled law and order throughout State. One of his roles is to manage all police activities and ensure public security. But his career and reputation are now being called into question due to recent allegations.

Allegations and Investigation

P.V. Anvar has blamed Kumar for various major offenses:

Anvar has alleged that Kumar intercepted the phone conversations of ministers and political figures illegally, amid fears it might violate privacy.
Criminal Activities: Dr. Kumar is accused of involvement in gold smuggling and other serious crimes-with allegations that he is part of a syndicate which benefits from such unlawful activities.
Corruption and Wealth Accumulation: Anvar has raised questions, about the financial status of Kumar as well said to how he could build such a costly mansion near Kowdiar Palace in Thiruvananthapuram which shows corruption or further corruption.

Facing these common charges is Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who has ordered a high-level probe in the matter. An officer of the rank of additional SP – Grade I will conduct an inquiry into this and even though Kumar is likely to lose his law and maintenance division work, suspension does not appear imminent as yet.

Political Reactions

The allegations have sparked significant political reactions with the opposition parties demanding that Kumar resign and a CBI investigation be conducted. The situation set off a political firestorm, highlighting longstanding corruption and misconduct fears in the state’s law enforcement.

Recent Developments

If findings are anything to go by, Kumar in a surprising U-turn submitted letter to Chief Minister and DGP for conducting investigation into allegations levelled against him. The letter, according to sources, also mentioned a meeting with an RSS leader and has further sparked controversy. The revelation of the meeting is likely to stoke political conversation.

The State of the Inquiry

When last we checked in, Chief Minister Vijayan was granted undertaking that a senior police officer would take on Kumar’s conduct. But it is not yet clear if Kumar will be suspended or face other forms of disciplinary action.

The result of this investigation is going to be very crucial for his future and could have wider implications on not just the Kerala Police but also politics in the state.