Keralam Assembly: Opposition confronts govt over alleged police atrocities, claims ‘dual justice system’
Chennithala admits lapses by police in Cheranalloor car crash case. Opposition stages walkout in protest against denial of discussion, suspending House proceedings
The Kerala Legislative Assembly witnessed a heated confrontation between the ruling government and the opposition over allegations of police atrocities and a so-called "dual justice system." Opposition leader A.C. Moideen moved an adjournment motion, seeking a discussion on recurring police misconduct, citing a series of recent incidents.
Moideen alleged that the police treated the wealthy and influential differently than ordinary citizens, pointing to the Cheranalloor car crash involving a minor son of a Keralam judge, and other cases in Varkala and Chirayinkeezhu. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala admitted to lapses in the Cheranalloor case, stating the police had failed to apply the appropriate provision for culpable homicide despite evidence and hastily produced the accused before a juvenile magistrate.
However, the opposition's demand for an adjournment discussion was denied, leading to a walkout and suspension of proceedings. Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan accused the government of failing to take the incidents seriously, highlighting the alleged double standards in the justice system and questioning the police's willingness to accept accountability.
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