In a decision handed at its State committee assembly right here, chaired by president R. Prashanth, the KPOA mentioned such actions amounted to oblique calls to assault cops and have been aimed toward weakening legislation enforcement within the State.
Without naming Congress leaders who had introduced protests outdoors the houses of officers accused in custodial torture circumstances, the affiliation condemned such strikes.
The decision urged the State Police Chief to not deploy personnel to protect officers’ homes in such conditions however as an alternative to take strict authorized motion afterwards in opposition to these concerned.
“We have additionally witnessed a disturbing development of protests being taken to the non-public residences of officers and their households. It is extraordinarily regrettable that even political staff who opposed marches outdoors their chief’s houses are themselves marching to cops’ homes,” the decision mentioned.
The affiliation warned that with out satisfactory authorized backing, officers might face difficulties sooner or later for interventions made in good religion to take care of public order.
According to the KPOA, each time political organisations face controversy because of misconduct or violent infighting, they try to deflect consideration by elevating allegations in opposition to the police. “Many of the latest accusations in opposition to the Kerala Police are of this nature,” it mentioned.
The affiliation appealed to the federal government to strengthen authorized protections for cops, stressing that the power remained dedicated to lawful policing and the safety of human rights.
“The major mission of the police is the protection and welfare of society. We urge each member of the power to discharge their duties lawfully and name upon society to increase full help to the devoted service of Kerala Police,” it mentioned.
Published – September 19, 2025 10:35 pm IST
