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Crime
Kerala Crime Branch SIT to Probe PSC's Bid to Appoint SFI Leader as Deputy SP
✍️ India Today
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 10:45 AM
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A Special Investigation Team formed by the Kerala Crime Branch will examine the state Public Service Commission's proposal to appoint a student‑politics leader from the SFI as Deputy Superintendent of Police.
The Kerala Crime Branch has set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to look into a recent proposal by the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) to appoint a leader of the Students' Federation of India (SFI) as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP). The SIT will scrutinise the procedural and legal aspects of the appointment, ensuring that recruitment norms are not compromised.
According to the PSC's recommendation, the SFI leader, who has a background in student politics, was considered for the DySP post despite the usual requirement of a clear law‑enforcement career trajectory. Authorities have raised concerns that the move could blur the line between political activism and police service, prompting the formation of the SIT.
The investigation will assess whether the PSC followed the established merit‑based criteria and whether any undue influence was exerted during the selection process. Officials from the Crime Branch have stated that the probe aims to uphold transparency and maintain public confidence in the police recruitment system.
If the SIT finds procedural lapses, the appointment could be withdrawn and the PSC may face administrative action. The case adds to a growing scrutiny of political affiliations influencing government appointments in the state.
According to the PSC's recommendation, the SFI leader, who has a background in student politics, was considered for the DySP post despite the usual requirement of a clear law‑enforcement career trajectory. Authorities have raised concerns that the move could blur the line between political activism and police service, prompting the formation of the SIT.
The investigation will assess whether the PSC followed the established merit‑based criteria and whether any undue influence was exerted during the selection process. Officials from the Crime Branch have stated that the probe aims to uphold transparency and maintain public confidence in the police recruitment system.
If the SIT finds procedural lapses, the appointment could be withdrawn and the PSC may face administrative action. The case adds to a growing scrutiny of political affiliations influencing government appointments in the state.