Complaint Filed Against Retired DGP for Alleged Misuse of Official Insignia
Complaint filed over alleged misuse of official insignia by retired DGP
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A complaint has been filed against former Director General of Police Tomin J. Thachankary for allegedly using a vehicle with a three-star insignia, which is reserved for serving DGP and ADGP rank officers. The complaint was lodged by activist Kulathur Jaisingh at the Kottayam West police station in Kerala, India.
- 01Complaint filed against retired DGP Tomin J. Thachankary.
- 02Accusation of misuse of a three-star insignia reserved for serving officers.
- 03Complaint lodged by activist Kulathur Jaisingh.
- 04Incident occurred at the Vigilance Court in Kottayam, Kerala.
- 05Calls for investigation by the State Police Chief.
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A complaint has been filed against Tomin J. Thachankary, a former Director General of Police in Kerala, India, for allegedly misusing an official insignia. The complaint was submitted by activist Kulathur Jaisingh at the Kottayam West police station. It claims that Thachankary arrived at the Vigilance Court in Kottayam using a vehicle displaying a three-star insignia, which is designated for serving officers of the rank of DGP (Director General of Police) and ADGP (Additional Director General of Police). The complaint urges the State Police Chief to investigate whether the retired officer has improperly used the insignia, raising concerns over the misuse of official symbols.
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The incident raises concerns about the misuse of official symbols, which could undermine public trust in law enforcement.
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