Controversial Appointment: Ravada A Chandrasekhar as Kerala's New Police Chief
Senior IPS officer Ravada A Chandrasekhar has been appointed as the new Director General of Police of Kerala, succeeding Shaik Darvesh Saheb. This appointment has sparked controversy due to Chandrasekhar's alleged involvement in the 1994 Koothuparamba firing incident, causing mixed reactions within the political spectrum.
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In a significant administrative update, the Kerala government has designated senior IPS officer Ravada A Chandrasekhar as the new Director General of Police, following the retirement of Shaik Darvesh Saheb. This decision was made during a special cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
Chandrasekhar's appointment has not been without controversy due to his alleged participation in the infamous 1994 Koothuparamba incident, which led to the deaths of five Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) activists. While the Kerala High Court quashed these charges in 2012, the move has reignited political debates.
Despite criticism from sections of the ruling CPI(M), the government has defended the appointment as a merit-based and administrative decision. Opposition voices have also added nuanced perspectives, reflecting on the complexities surrounding the historical event and its implications today.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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