Kochi police chief removed amid probe into crash involving judge's minor son

Kerala government removed Kochi City Police Commissioner Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar, a day after suspending four officers, amid an investigation into a luxury car crash in Cheranalloor involving a judge's minor son. The move signals political and institutional pressure over the handling of the case, with R. Nishanthini, IGP (South Zone), likely to take over. The incident raises questions about accountability and potential preferential treatment in the justice system.

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