Kerala High Court seeks response from new police chief over corruption allegations

The Kerala High Court has directed the state's Director General of Police, S. Sreejith, to respond to allegations of corruption levelled against him during his time as Transport Commissioner. The notice was issued following a petition filed by an assistant motor vehicles inspector. According to the petition, Sreejith engaged in systematic corruption and unauthorised activities while heading the transport department. The petitioner alleges that Sreejith formed an unofficial Transport Commissioner's Squad that was used to harass and victimise subordinate staff members. The petition further contends that this informal unit facilitated illegal transactions, suggesting a pattern of misconduct at the administrative level. The allegations have now reached the high court, which has sought clarification from Sreejith on the charges. The case raises questions about accountability within Kerala's transport and law enforcement administration. The court's intervention marks a significant development in examining alleged administrative irregularities within the state's bureaucratic machinery. The outcome of the petition could have wider implications for governance standards in Kerala's government departments.