Police gag media from asking questions to CM Satheesan in Kochi, ACP cites security aspect
In a video aired on TV channels, the officer is heard saying that the Chief Minister is someone in the Z Plus security category
The Kochi city police allegedly prevented journalists from asking questions to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on September 26, 2026, during an event at a convention centre in Kaloor. Assistant Commissioner Peter K.J. cited security reasons, claiming that the Chief Minister falls under the Z Plus security category. This incident occurred a day after CM Satheesan reportedly lost his temper at journalists who sought answers about allegations of receiving money from S. Sasidharan Kartha, former Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited Managing Director, and the controversy surrounding his recent chartered flight to Malappuram.
The Chief Minister had also declined to respond to the media during an official meeting at Thodupuzha on September 24, citing inconvenience to the public who had come to hand over petitions.
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