In a significant development, strict action is likely to be avoided against ADGP M R Ajith Kumar (IPS:1995:KL) over the lapses in managing the Thrissur Pooram festival. Kerala DGP RA Chandrasekhar (IPS:1991:KL) has recommended that no harsh measures such as suspension are required, suggesting instead that a warning would be sufficient.
The recommendation comes as a revision to the report earlier submitted by former DGP Sheikh Darvesh Sahib (IPS:1990:KL), who had held Ajith Kumar guilty of serious lapses, including dereliction of duty and negligence, during Thrissur Pooram. The government had returned the two earlier reports for further review, directing the new police chief to examine the findings and provide his opinion.
The revised stance indicates that since Ajith Kumar has already been shifted out of the police, strict disciplinary action may not be necessary. Sources suggest that the government is inclined to settle the matter with a warning and close the investigation.
Earlier, former DGP Sheikh Darvesh Sahib had not only flagged Ajith Kumar’s lapses in Thrissur Pooram but also found Intelligence Chief P Vijayan culpable in the gold smuggling case. However, the government chose not to order a re-investigation, fueling speculation that certain officers are being shielded.
With the latest recommendation from DGP RA Chandrasekhar, the perception that the government is moving to protect Ajith has gained further ground. While the official report acknowledges failures in handling the festival, the absence of strict disciplinary action continues to raise questions about accountability at the top level of Kerala Police.
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