Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala EXCL On Kochi Hit-And-Run Case, Police Lapses & ActionIn an exclusive interview, Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala addressed the investigation and alleged lapses in the fatal Kochi hit-and-run incident involving a judge's minor son driving a luxury car. Chennithala highlighted significant early lapses by the police, noting that Section 304 for culpable homicide was initially omitted from the FIR, an officer attempted to delete crucial mobile evidence, and the case was improperly presented before the Juvenile Justice Court.
Taking immediate action after receiving a report from ADGP Law and Order P. Vijayan, the minister ordered the suspension of a Circle Inspector, a Station House Officer, and two policemen, alongside the transfer of the Cochin City Police Commissioner.
Emphasizing government accountability, Chennithala stated, "It is my bounden duty to protect the interest of the victim. We are with the victims, not with the police who had done injustice to the family." He confirmed that the state has moved higher courts against bail orders and filed a case regarding the conduct of the judge.