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Minister Bindu Krishna criticised Nedumangad police for inaction regarding complaints against Ashkar, accused of torturing a toddler to death. She stated penal action would follow a report to the Home Minister.
Chief Minister Satheesan clarified that the state government wasn't informed of the ED raids, which had High Court permission.
Kerala DGP briefed the Home Minister following clashes during an ED raid, denying police mismanagement and confirming eight arrests related to the Exalogic-CMRL case, with further arrests anticipated.
Kerala's Home Minister launched 'Project Zero' to combat corruption, encouraging public reporting of bribery with a ₹5,000 reward for verified evidence.
Kerala's Home Minister announced a revamp of all 484 police stations focusing on people-friendliness, crime prevention, and public safety, including Operation Toofan to combat drug abuse.
The Home Minister plans policing reforms, including reviewing Circle Inspector roles and examining past custodial torture cases. He also vows to end police brutality, combat goondaism, tackle drug abuse, and revise parole rules.
Ramesh Chennithala, born 1956, became Kerala's youngest minister aged 28 and rose through student and youth wings to national leadership, entering Parliament and holding various Congress party roles.
An independent MLA, formerly CPM, declared himself an ‘untainted communist’ after winning with UDF support. He seeks to remain independent and believes he garnered votes from CPM supporters and neutrals.
Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala is reportedly set to accept the Home and Vigilance portfolios, after being overlooked for Chief Minister. This resolves leadership friction as the UDF prepares to form a government.
Both Satheesan and Chennithala stated that the decision regarding Chennithala's potential cabinet inclusion would be made by the party leadership.
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