Kerala 2013 batch IPS officer Sujith Das returns to service following suspension. Das, acclaimed for his tints as the ex-Chief of Police in Pathanamthitta District, had a colourful career with immense publicity. The leaked phone conversation of Das with local legislator P.V. Anvar has resulted in widespread public outrage and raised questions about the credibility of Kerala Police agencies.
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Recent Developments
However, Sujith Das was reinstated by the Kerala government on September 3, 2024, but is yet to be assigned any particular responsibilities. He has been reinstated in the wake of damaging corruption allegations. Anvar has accused Das of gold smuggling and other murky deals during his tenure as police chief. This comes as several allegations have been directed against Das and his top, ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar, prompting the Kerala government to set up a special investigation team to probe the claims against them.
Controversies and Allegations
It all started with a leaked phone call in which MLA P.V. Anvar told Sujith Das to withdraw the complaint against illegal tree felling. In the wake of that discussion, a firestorm erupted in which citizens questioned the integrity of their police force. Then Anvar came out with new allegations against him; this time, he accused Das of gold smuggling and police squads assisting the culprits by destroying evidence related to these crimes. Anvar released a video claiming that the police were taking out evidence from an alleged gold workshop in Kondotty, Malappuram, which is believed to be linked to ongoing probes against Das.
Background and Career Summary
The career of 25-year-old Sujith Das, a 2015-batch IPS officer internal security II in the Intelligence Unit, has been marked by commendations and controversies. Das was involved in various law enforcement activities before the present scandal, such as operations against narcotics that won him praise and vilification. The recent charges have spotlighted his tenure as police chief of Pathanamthitta.
Response from the Government and Investigations
The Kerala government has also seized the matter. It has formed a special investigation team led by the state police chief to probe serious allegations by Anvar against Sujith Das, who claims he was an official in charge among other local officials. Anvar’s charges point to a vast network of pervasive corruption, encompassing top police and customs officials in gold smuggling. The investigations are far from over, and the decision is fraught with implications for Kerala Police.
Conclusion
The serious allegations against Pops were already big news in Swagathoe when SSST reinstated Das. As inquiries advance, the situation is still dynamic, and any twists will degrade the credence of Kerala Police further, and also personnel involved might face adversities in their career. These investigations will greatly decide the fate of these police personnel if found guilty.
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Who is the father of Vijay Kumar IPS?
The father of K. Vijay Kumar, the retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, is M. Krishnan Nair. He was also a police officer, which influenced Vijay Kumar’s aspiration to join the police force. Vijay Kumar was born on September 15, 1952, and has had a distinguished career, notably leading the Special Task Force that eliminated the notorious bandit Veerappan in 2004.
Who is the first IPS of J and K?
The first Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from Jammu and Kashmir was Prithinandan Singh. He took over as the Inspector General of Police in Jammu and Kashmir on June 1, 1948, marking a significant moment in the history of the police force in the region. Prior to his appointment, the police leadership primarily consisted of officers from the Imperial Police (IP) cadre. Singh’s appointment was part of a broader transition to Indian leadership in the police force following the end of British rule in India.
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