Kerala CM Promises Investigation into Police Allegations

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has pledged a thorough investigation into serious allegations made by Nilambur MLA P V Anvar against senior police officers, including ADGP M R Ajith Kumar and political secretary P Sasi. Anvar accused them of breaching trust, involving in gold smuggling, and tapping ministers' phone conversations, which has led to significant political backlash, with opposition parties demanding Vijayan's resignation. CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan confirmed that the party and government would examine the allegations with utmost seriousness. The IPS Association condemned Anvar's remarks as baseless and demanded a retraction. Anvar claims to have recordings of police officers discussing illicit activities, raising concerns about corruption within the Kerala police force. The unfolding situation highlights internal tensions within the CPI(M) and the potential implications for the state's political landscape.