Kerala govt approves promotion of controversial ADGP MR Ajith Kumar to DGP rank amid ongoing probe
Kerala's cabinet promotes ADGP MR Ajith Kumar to DGP despite ongoing investigation into serious allegations, following a screening committee's recommendation.
FollowThiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has approved the promotion of ADGP MR Ajith Kumar to the position of Director General of Police (DGP), effective July 1. The decision follows the recommendation of the screening committee, despite Ajith Kumar currently being under investigation on serious allegations.
The screening committee, chaired by the Chief Secretary, endorsed Ajith Kumar's elevation to the DGP rank along with Suresh Raj Purohit. The recommendation asserted that the ongoing investigation against Ajith Kumar would not impede his promotion.
Meanwhile, Minister P. Rajeev clarified that the recommendation to promote M.R. Ajith Kumar to the DGP rank was not hasty. The promotion was based on established criteria and procedures within the system.
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