Overview

• State authorities suspended SI Nuhman and CPOs Sajeevan, Sandeep, and Shashidharan over the Kunnamkulam assault, and ordered a departmental re-investigation.
• Kerala’s Human Rights Commission opened a suo motu case and directed the Thrissur District Police Chief to file a report within three weeks.
• Congress and Youth Congress escalated protests with marches to accused officers’ homes, leading to clashes, detentions, and injuries reported by both sides.
• V. S. Sujith secured the Kunnamkulam CCTV via a prolonged RTI fight, a court-ordered test found he was not intoxicated as police had alleged, and he is seeking dismissals and criminal prosecution after reporting lasting injuries.
• CCTV from Peechi station, released by businessman K. P. Ouseph through RTI, shows May 2023 assaults on restaurant staff and includes allegations of pressure for a Rs 5 lakh “settlement,” with an internal inquiry said to be underway.