Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala State Police Chief Ravada A Chandrasekhar on Wednesday said that complaints against police officials will be thoroughly examined and necessary action will be taken against those found guilty. Speaking to Manorama News, the DGP assured strict action against the cops involved in custodial torture incidents. He added that an IG-rank official is investigating the controversial Kunnamkulam custodial torture case.

“Many complaints are received against police officials. The department is considering each with utmost seriousness. I’m sure people have faith in the police. They don’t need to panic. Police are part of society. We do respect each citizen,” said the DGP.

He added that the Chief Minister has also ordered strict action against officials over complaints of custodial torture.

“The Kunnamkulam custodial torture case is under probe. Disciplinary action was taken against the cops immediately. Complaints against DySP Madhu Babu are being examined. Necessary action will be taken over each complaint related to police atrocities as per the law,” asserted the DGP.

The Kerala Police Department has come under fire after visuals of a Youth Congress worker’s custodial torture surfaced. The Youth Congress is staging statewide protests against the police over the incident. Amid the protest, numerous people came forward sharing their horric experiences at various police stations.