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Crime
Police Register Case Over Abusive Comments Targeting ADGP Vijayan in Kochi Accident Scandal
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 02:44 AM
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A criminal case has been filed against individuals who posted abusive remarks about Assistant Director General Vijayan in connection with a recent accident case in Kochi.
Police in Kochi have registered a criminal case against persons who made abusive comments about Assistant Director General Vijayan in the context of a recent accident case.
The incident came to light after several online posts were reported to the authorities, prompting an investigation under the relevant provisions of the law.
ADGP Vijayan, who is overseeing the investigation of the accident, was the target of the remarks, which were deemed to be defamatory and harassing.
The filing of the case underscores the seriousness with which authorities are treating online harassment and the protection of public officials from abusive conduct.
The incident came to light after several online posts were reported to the authorities, prompting an investigation under the relevant provisions of the law.
ADGP Vijayan, who is overseeing the investigation of the accident, was the target of the remarks, which were deemed to be defamatory and harassing.
The filing of the case underscores the seriousness with which authorities are treating online harassment and the protection of public officials from abusive conduct.