A Sub-Inspector in Kerala Police allegedly assaulted a senior officer at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally in Thiruvalla, raising concerns about security at high-profile events. The incident, involving a Circle Inspector from Kodumon, occurred while the Prime Minister was addressing the crowd under tight security. The Sub-Inspector, along with two others, reportedly attacked the senior officer during the rally.
A case has been registered by the Thiruvalla police following the altercation. Reports suggest that the confrontation began when the Sub-Inspector tried to leave the secured area during the Prime Minister’s speech, leading to a physical altercation when the Circle Inspector intervened. The incident, which saw the tearing off of the CI’s nameplate, is being viewed as a breach of security protocols and discipline within the police force.
The assault on the senior officer is part of a series of recent incidents highlighting indiscipline and misconduct within the Kerala Police. This incident, along with a similar one at the state police headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, has drawn criticism and calls for departmental action against the erring officers. The breach of discipline during a Prime Ministerial rally has sparked concerns about the force’s ability to uphold protocols in challenging situations.
