Political Tensions Rise in Kerala Over Allegations Against Former DGPs

Kerala's Education Minister, V Sivankutty, criticized former DGPs R Sreelekha and T P Senkumar for derogatory remarks against the police and questioned the appropriateness of using the IPS suffix for political gains. This comes amidst ongoing allegations of police violence and inadequate civic management in Thiruvananthapuram.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Thiruvananthapuram | Updated: 24-04-2026 13:12 IST | Created: 24-04-2026 13:12 IST

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In a heated press conference, Kerala's General Education Minister V Sivankutty challenged the comments made by former DGPs R Sreelekha and T P Senkumar, questioning whether their derogatory remarks against the police were applicable in retrospect.

The controversy revolves around remarks such as ''poda pulle police'' made by the former officers during a protest. Minister Sivankutty alleged that Sreelekha threatened the Thiruvananthapuram city police commissioner on social media. He also raised concerns about former DGPs using the IPS suffix in politics.

Amidst these allegations, Thiruvananthapuram faces criticism for poor waste management and civic negligence. Sivankutty criticized the current city's governing body, citing garbage issues and street safety concerns, while calling out Mayor V V Rajesh for passing off civic duties to other authorities.

(With inputs from agencies.)