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Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
IB officer's death: Plea seeks probe into leak of case materials
Kochi: The Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer who is the sole accused in a case related to the death of a female colleague, has approached high court seeking a probe into the alleged leak of case materials, including WhatsApp chat details, by the police. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The petition will be considered by the court on the next day. In it, he has sought a direction to call for a report from the station house officer (SHO) of Pettah police station, Thiruvananthapuram, regarding the alleged leakage of case materials, and an order directing the superior officer of the SHO to conduct an inquiry into the matter. In his petition, the accused alleged that after HC reserved orders on his pre-arrest bail plea on May 23, media outlets, including television news channels, began publishing alleged WhatsApp chats between him and the deceased. He claimed that the police deliberately leaked the details, calling it a gross abuse of investigative powers, orchestrated with the intent to provoke public outrage, prejudice judicial proceedings and damage his reputation. He further contended that the publication of selected investigation materials through the media amounts to a direct intrusion into the justice delivery system and constitutes a parallel 'media trial.' The accused officer also submitted that the alleged conduct of the police violates Section 31 of the Kerala Police Act, Section 228A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and Section 193 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). He filed the petition in connection with his pre-arrest bail plea, which was dismissed on Monday. While dismissing the bail plea, the court expressed displeasure over the alleged leak of investigation materials.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Kerala government mulls amending laws to curb interstate waste dumping
Thiruvananthapuram: In a bid to curb illegal transportation and dumping of waste across state borders, state govt is considering amendments to the Kerala Police Act and other relevant laws to empower enforcement agencies. The proposal was discussed at a high-level meeting of department secretaries convened by the chief secretary on April 28 (accessed by TOI) due to repeated incidents of waste from Kerala being dumped in Tamil Nadu and mounting legal and environmental move comes after national green tribunal (NGT), south zone, registered a suo motu case last year over mixed waste allegedly from Kerala dumped in Tirunelveli. NGT, in its Dec 19, 2024, order, directed Kerala govt and state pollution control board to remove the waste within three days and file an action taken report. Though Kerala complied promptly, similar incidents have since surfaced, with police cases being registered by Tamil Nadu self-govt department (LSGD) informed the meeting that gaps in Kerala's waste management system were enabling such violations. A committee constituted by LSGD on Dec 20, 2024, studied the issue and recommended measures, including identifying violators, reviewing the role of accredited agencies and plugging legal loopholes. The committee also proposed new enforcement mechanisms for interstate waste an earlier meeting chaired by the chief secretary on Jan 6, a five-point action plan was drawn up to curb illegal waste transport. It included patrolling and surveillance at state borders, regular meetings of state and district-level waste management committees, colour-coded vehicles for waste transport, online tracking systems and coordination with authorities in neighbouring states. These steps were reviewed and reinforced at the April 28 misuse of vehicles returning from Kerala with waste — often under the guise of returning empty — was flagged as a key concern. Police have been directed to support local bodies with night patrolling and surveillance to intercept such support enforcement, the proposed amendment to the Kerala Police Act is seen as crucial. Home department and LSGD have been tasked with examining the changes expeditiously, which are aimed at strengthening enforcement against illegal dumping and clarifying the mandate of various agencies a related development, govt is exploring the use of abandoned quarries for temporary storage of inert and non-organic waste. "A list of such quarries was prepared by Suchitwa Mission, but the ownership of some sites remains to be confirmed. LSGD has been directed to initiate pilot projects where ownership is clear," said govt will prepare a legal submission highlighting the absence of a statutory mandate to set up checkposts to intercept illegal waste transport. This will be placed before the high court as part of an ongoing case, to seek judicial backing for such enforcement environment department has been asked to instruct Kerala state pollution control board to assist GST department in identifying and codifying banned and permitted plastic categories to facilitate better collectors have been asked to convene regular meetings of district-level waste management committees. LSGD admitted that Kerala lacked a unified system, with 712 local bodies relying on Clean Kerala Company Ltd, while others use empanelled agencies. This fragmented landscape needs tighter monitoring, said meeting also flagged the need for robust systems to manage special categories of waste such as those from old age homes and agricultural sources. Non-organic waste and pesticide contamination in rivers were cited as serious environmental concerns requiring urgent attention from the departments pressure mounting from both the NGT and neighbouring states, Kerala's move to revisit its legal framework marks a decisive shift towards tightening surveillance and strengthening institutional accountability in waste management.
The Hindu
10-05-2025
- The Hindu
Woman uses dog to attack mother-in-law, brings it to police station to threaten cops
The Ettumanur police station on Saturday witnessed some dramatic scenes when a woman accused of setting her dog on her mother-in-law arrived at the station with the animal in a bid to intimidate the police personnel on duty there. The woman, identified as Rajani, a resident of Peroor, turned up at the station with her dog in the morning, tied it on the premises and issued threats to the officers on duty. She had been summoned in connection with a complaint over attacking her 72-year-old mother-in-law, Mariyamma John, using the same dog the previous day. According to the police, Rajani had released the dog to attack Mariyamma, causing bite injuries on the elderly woman. The CCTV footage that captured the assault, which took place on Friday, later went viral online. That evening, Rajani created a commotion at the Ettumanur station, demanding that a case be filed against her injured mother-in-law. As it was late in the day, the police refrained from arresting Rajani then. Family members allege that Rajani assaulted Mariyamma again that night. The following morning, she returned to the station with the dog, tying it up at the station's porch, where it allegedly posed a threat to both the officers and the public. Despite several attempts by the police to calm her down, Rajani refused to cooperate. The Station House Officer subsequently ordered that a case be registered under the Kerala Police Act for bringing a potentially dangerous animal into a police station and issuing threats. Rajani has now been arrested under two separate charges and produced before a magistrate.
India Today
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Malayalam actor Vinayakan arrested for creating nuisance under alcohol influence
Malayalam actor Vinayakan was arrested on Thursday after he allegedly created a nuisance under the influence of alcohol at a hotel. He was later released on bail. This is not the first time that Vinayakan is facing action for his disorderly behaviour. A few months ago, he was reprimanded for hurling abuse at a neighbour in a inebriated to reports, Vinayakan stayed at a hotel from May 2 as he was shooting for a movie nearby. While checking out of the hotel, he created a ruckus in an intoxicated complaint from the hotel staff, he was arrested by the Anchalummoodu police station. He was taken for a medical check-up, after which a case was filed against him under section 118 (a) (found in a public place, in an intoxicated manner) of the Kerala Police Act. "He was very drunk and was shouting at everyone, even the police," said an officer, according to a PTI of Vinayakan's associates came to his rescue. The 'Jailer' actor was later released on bail after his associate pledged surety for the past, there have been many instances where Vinayakan was accused of creating a nuisance in public places under the influence of alcohol. He was also called out for his unruly behaviour by his neighbours and many other people.
News18
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Jailer Actor Vinayakan Arrested Again For Drinking And Disorderly Behaviour In Kerala
Last Updated: Earlier in January, he found himself at the centre of a controversy after a video surfaced online showing him verbally abusing a neighbour. Malayalam actor Vinayakan, known for his role in Rajinikanth's starrer Jailer, was arrested in Kollam, Kerala, for allegedly causing a disturbance at a hotel while under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred during his checkout from a hotel where he had been staying since May 2 for a film shoot. The video has also gone viral on social media. Hindustan Times has reported that Vinayakan was taken into custody on May 8 in Anchalummoodu, Kerala, after he screamed at hotel authorities upon being asked to complete check-out formalities. Following this, the hotel staff called the police, who arrived and took Vinayakan into custody. A case has also been filed against the actor under section 118 (a) (found in a public place, in an intoxicated manner) of the Kerala Police Act at the Anchalummoodu station. Reportedly, he was released on bail later. Earlier, Vinayakan landed in controversy for his unruly behaviour in public. In September last year, while flying from Kochi to Goa, the actor got into a scuffle with CISF personnel at the airport. The actor was allegedly drunk at that time, too. In January, he found himself at the centre of a controversy after a video surfaced online showing him verbally abusing a neighbour. The video, which quickly went viral, has sparked widespread criticism. It shows Vinayakan aggressively yelling at his neighbour from the balcony of his home and also displaying indecent behaviour by removing his mundu (dhoti). During this angry outburst, the actor also falls to the ground but he keeps screaming obscenities and exposing himself. The video has been trending on X (formerly known as Twitter) since morning. Following the backlash, Vinakayan issued a public apology, acknowledging his actions and expressing regret for the incident. The actor took to Facebook to write in Malayalam which is loosely translated in English as, 'As a film actor and as a person, I cannot handle many issues. I apologise to the public for all the negative energy that has come from my side. Let the discussions continue." On the work front, Vinayakan will reportedly be seen next in Karinthandan and Dhruva Natchathiram. The actor is known for his works in Malayalam and Tamil films. In Malayalam, he was last seen in Unni Mukundan's Rs 100-crore grosser, Marco. In Rajinikanth's Tamil film, Jailer, he played the role of Varman. First Published:
