A retired bank official from Pallikkal has accused the Adoor Police of physically assaulting him without any reason. The victim, Babu (62), alleged that despite filing complaints months ago with the Chief Minister, the Legislative Petition Committee, and the SC/ST Commission, he has not received justice.
Speaking to the media, Babu recalled the incident from May 27. He said he had a financial dispute with another person which was settled at the Adoor police station under the mediation of the Circle Inspector (CI). After the settlement, the CI stepped out, asking Babu to write a statement confirming he had no further complaints. “At that time, SI Anoop Chandran entered the station, abused me verbally, and beat me without any reason,” Babu said.
According to him, his wife, who was waiting outside, pleaded with the officer not to harass him because of his poor health. “Instead, the SI verbally abused her too and even used casteist slurs against us. He kicked me with his boots and used extremely offensive language,” Babu alleged, adding that both he and his wife are Dalit activists.
Following his complaint, SI Anoop Chandran was transferred from Adoor station to the district control room. However, Babu claims no real action has been taken against the officer. “The SC/ST Commission had also sought a report on the incident from the police, but it has not been submitted till now,” he said.
